Therapist profile
Niki Knipper, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Life Change
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW12754
- NPI1184936148
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT methods
- Acceptance and values work
- Emotion regulation skills
About Niki
Niki Knipper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 30 years of practice. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, and other life changes. She also supports people facing grief, caregiver strain, chronic illness, and career or self-esteem struggles.
Niki emphasizes practical conversation. She treats clients as the expert in their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already use. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, not long lectures or jargon.
Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages focusing on values and taking small meaningful actions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) offer tools for regulating emotion and improving important relationships.
Over three decades she has guided people through specific challenges like caregiving stress, chronic pain, cancer-related concerns, end-of-life issues, and major life transitions. She also addresses communication problems, control issues, codependency, and forgiveness work.
Niki aims for straightforward sessions that leave people with usable skills. She asks questions, listens, and helps set achievable goals. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's process to match and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Niki uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practice different responses. CBT is practical for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems because it breaks issues into clear steps and exercises.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking action that matters, even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can help with ongoing frustration, resentment, and coping with life changes. Emotionally-Focused Therapy principles inform work on communication and relationship patterns, teaching ways to name and shift emotional responses.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Over a few sessions she helps decide which methods to emphasize and adapts exercises to fit daily life.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what to expect. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and avoid travel time, which helps fit therapy into a busy life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with everyday anger such as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, and growing resentment. Anger is listed alongside related concerns like stress, relationships, and parenting.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical conversation and goal-setting. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and trying concrete skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of issues including grief, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Use the site's See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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