Therapist profile
Devorah Knaff, LMFT
California
LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 53641
- NPI1932382710
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Client-centered approach
- Narrative therapy use
- Motivational interviewing
About Devorah
Devorah Knaff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults on relationship concerns, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and other life changes. Devorah emphasizes client strengths and practical steps people can use right away.
Her approach starts from the view that each person knows their story best. She listens for patterns that cause repeated conflict or distress, then helps name them. Sessions focus on clear thinking, breeding insight into why certain reactions happen, and choosing different responses in everyday moments.
Devorah draws on Client-Centered and Narrative methods to help people tell and reframe their stories. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Jungian and Existential ideas when exploring deeper meaning and identity. These approaches are used to address issues like attachment, abandonment, family of origin problems, and intimacy-related concerns.
Practical topics Devorah addresses include parenting strain, fatherhood issues, adoption and foster care concerns, fertility matters, chronic illness and pain, and difficulties with sleep. She also works on loneliness, guilt and shame, hoarding, and finding life purpose. Her style is direct and respectful, aimed at helping people move from stuck patterns to clearer choices.
People who choose her often want straightforward conversation about what keeps them reactive or disconnected. The first steps are simple: complete a short questionnaire, pick a session time, and begin talking about the problem that brought them in.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a place to make sense of feelings and figure out what to do next. Narrative Therapy helps people examine and reframe the stories they tell about themselves, which can change how they respond to anger, shame, and relationship conflict.Motivational Interviewing supports small, realistic steps toward change. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a different choice. Devorah blends these approaches to address issues like attachment, abandonment, intimacy struggles, and life direction in a way that fits the client’s goals.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to determine which approach or combination makes the most sense based on goals and preferences. That process helps shape session focus, pacing, and practical exercises between meetings.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce commuting time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about timing and session length to match therapy to everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a direct, listening-first style that highlights a person’s strengths and looks for patterns to change. Sessions focus on practical thinking and clearer choices.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience as a therapist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in other languages or from other countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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