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Norah Knabe

Compassionate therapist guiding practical change

LMFT Minnesota

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Eating
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Norah

Norah Knabe is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of clinical experience based in Minnesota. She began practice in 2011 and has worked in outpatient and online settings, helping individuals and relational systems navigate emotional challenges and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes validation, emotion identification, and practical strategies to reduce distress while exploring underlying causes. Her therapeutic style blends client-centered listening with structured techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and other evidence-informed approaches.

She offers tools to support emotion regulation, symptom reduction, and gradual behavioral change, and integrates interests such as animal-assisted work and emotional support animals when appropriate. Norah aims to empower people to take manageable steps toward their goals while providing steady professional support throughout the process.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Norah draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy to shape online sessions in practical ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression, while client-centered work emphasizes empathetic listening and collaborating with the client to set meaningful goals. Both approaches translate well to remote formats and can support work on stress, emotion regulation, and relationship concerns.

The therapist views finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to explore which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust techniques over time so that the plan remains relevant and attainable.

Online therapy here is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access therapeutic tools and skills between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, addictions, trauma and grief among many other life challenges.
What is the general therapeutic approach and style?
The approach combines client-centered listening with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT, aiming to validate experience while teaching skills for coping and change.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 15 years of experience, having been in practice since 2011 and working in both outpatient and online settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this professional?
The clinician is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the credential MN LMFT 2731 and operates from Minnesota.
In what language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English