About Aureen
Aureen Knauls is a California-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, and depression. She writes short, direct plans with clients and focuses on practical steps that fit daily life. Aureen keeps conversations respectful and compassionate so people feel heard and understood.
She has nine years of professional experience working with these concerns. Aureen adapts each conversation and plan to the person in front of her instead of using one-size-fits-all solutions.
Background and approach
She pays attention to how attachment patterns and feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation affect daily choices. Her sessions aim to restore motivation and build self-love by naming unhelpful patterns and practicing small, manageable changes. She also assists people who are coping with life changes and want clearer decision-making skills.
Forgiveness work appears when clients say it would help them move forward. People can expect a straightforward approach that balances listening with concrete actions. Aureen checks in on progress and adjusts plans as needed.
She encourages steady steps rather than quick fixes to help skills stick. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Aureen uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location and therapist availability.
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Many clients find benefit from evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against everyday evidence to reduce anxiety and lift mood. This method helps people notice thinking patterns that make stress or low self-worth worse and then practice alternative responses.Another approach centers on understanding attachment patterns and how they shape relationships and emotional reactions. It helps people spot repeating dynamics, name the needs beneath them, and try new ways of connecting and self-soothing. These techniques can be useful for relationship struggles and feelings of isolation or shame.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Aureen collaborates with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and pace. She adjusts the plan over time based on what is helpful and what is not.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls let people keep face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins or ongoing support, and any format can be used to practice skills between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping continuity of care.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also works with
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English