Abigail Houseknecht , LICSW, LCSW

Abigail Houseknecht is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and families. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, navigate LGBT-related concerns, process trauma and abuse, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also attends to relationship and family dynamics as she supports clients through life transitions and parenting challenges.

She primarily draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and relational therapy, blending practical strategies for changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with attention to interpersonal patterns and attachment. Abigail adopts a client-led style, collaborating with each person to set priorities and work through the issues they find most important. She strives to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly and constructively.

Abigail holds LICSW and LCSW credentials. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - both indicate advanced social work training and authorization to provide clinical services. She practices in Connecticut and Massachusetts and brings a calm, supportive approach to help clients take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life.