- Strength-focused
- Sleep and rest
- Relationship work
About Devorah
Devorah Knaff is a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on listening closely and helping people name the problems that feel overwhelming. She emphasizes clients' strengths and sees them as the experts in their own stories.
Her work often addresses stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep concerns. She also helps people navigating relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and abuse, and questions related to gender and LGBT matters. Devorah pays attention to how past relationships and family dynamics shape current patterns.
In sessions she takes a collaborative, respectful stance. She listens first, then offers reflections and questions to help people try new ways of thinking and acting. The goal is practical progress on everyday problems, like improving sleep, reducing overwhelm, or repairing communication.
Devorah draws on several therapeutic approaches to match each person’s needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client. She also brings in narrative and existential ideas to help people reframe their story and find meaning during hard transitions.
People who choose her often want a thoughtful, steady therapist who notices patterns and helps set small, doable goals. If you feel stuck by long-standing family patterns, by relationship conflict, or by nights of poor sleep, she offers a calm space to talk through next steps.
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's concerns and priorities. The therapist listens without judgment, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide their next steps; this approach can help with stress, sleep disruption, and relationship challenges.Motivational Interviewing is a practical way to address change. It uses gentle questions to help people resolve mixed feelings and commit to small, workable goals, useful for habits that affect sleep and daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try based on goals, preferences, and what feels helpful in early sessions. This is a shared decision rather than a fixed plan.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people meet from quieter or more convenient locations and choose audio-only or video options depending on comfort and bandwidth. Talk with the therapist during the intake to find the best way to schedule sessions around daily routines.
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Experience
11+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, and LGBT-related questions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered. She listens carefully, reflects back what she hears, and helps set practical goals together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people on relationship, family, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.