Aureen Knauls, LCSW

Licensed in California · 9 years in practice

Aureen Knauls greets people with a calm, straightforward approach.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 83326 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1053662817 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Aureen

Aureen Knauls greets people with a calm, straightforward approach. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with nine years of experience. Aureen focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or relationship strain.

She keeps conversations practical and direct. Sessions center on what is happening now and what steps feel manageable next. Aureen tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs so work in therapy fits daily life.

Background and approach

People often come for help with self-esteem, motivation, and coping with life changes. She also gives attention to attachment concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, and learning to build self-love. The aim is steady progress through small, clear changes rather than quick fixes.

Aureen treats clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens for strengths and uses them to guide change. She encourages realistic goals and practical strategies people can try between sessions.

Starting therapy can feel risky and brave. Aureen offers a calm space to talk, plan, and try new ways of handling stress and relationships. She works with each person to make therapy useful and doable for their life.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Practical therapy methods and online support

Aureen uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on what helps most in daily life. One common approach emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety - teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step coping strategies to reduce overwhelm and increase confidence. Another focuses on improving relationship patterns and attachment - helping people notice interaction habits, practice different responses, and build clearer boundaries to feel safer in connections.

Finding the right method is part of the work together. Aureen will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The process is interactive and paced to what feels doable for the client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy schedules. Video lets people read expressions and have fuller conversations, while phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when someone needs short, written support between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other obligations.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Aureen help with?

Aureen works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on attachment issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and building self-love.

What is her approach to therapy?

She keeps sessions practical and goal-oriented, tailoring conversations and plans to each person. The work emphasizes small, manageable steps that can fit into everyday life.

How much experience does she have?

Aureen has nine years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs a calm, straightforward style in sessions.

What are her credentials and where does she work?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

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