Devorah Knaff , LMFT

Devorah Knaff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 11 years of professional experience. She has focused her work on supporting people facing LGBTQ+ related concerns, relationship challenges, family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Devorah approaches each person with respect for their knowledge of their own life, treating clients as the experts of their stories while offering clinical guidance and practical support.

She emphasizes the strengths a person already carries and collaborates with clients to build on those resources when confronting difficult feelings or circumstances. Devorah recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and values the decision to seek help, offering an affirming and compassionate presence as clients take those first steps. Her practice centers on helping individuals and families navigate conflict, heal from past harms, and cultivate healthier connections.

Throughout her work she aims to create a space where people can explore their experiences, clarify goals, and develop workable strategies to move forward. Devorah brings steady clinical experience and a respectful, client-focused stance to each therapeutic relationship.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Devorah draws from client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience at the center of treatment - the therapist listens deeply, follows the client’s lead, and helps people identify and build on their existing strengths. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, LGBTQ+ related issues, and those seeking greater self-understanding.

She also uses existential therapy to explore questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility. This perspective helps people facing life transitions, grief, or struggles with identity to clarify values and make purposeful decisions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Devorah works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to best support change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try brief check-ins between sessions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient settings.