Essy Knopf

My communication style

I’m direct but warm. Thoughtful but down-to-earth. I’m not the kind of therapist who just sits silently and nods. I offer reflections, context, and ideas when it’s helpful. Sometimes that includes a little humor. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood without feeling judged or analyzed from a distance.

My journey to mental healthcare

I see therapy as something we build together. We’ll look at what’s getting in your way — whether that’s internalized shame, relationship patterns, executive dysfunction, or old survival strategies — and figure out what support and change might actually look like in your life.

My goals for you

I’m autistic and ADHD and identify as gray-ace/aceflux and a gay demiboy. I’ve lived with complex trauma and know what it’s like to feel like an outsider, question everything, and carry stories that weren’t fully heard. Therapy helped me make sense of those experiences, and that perspective shapes my work today.

Our first session

The first session is pretty simple. I want to hear about you: what’s been going on, what you’re hoping for, and what matters most to you. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Just bring whatever feels safe to share. From there, we’ll start mapping out what support might look like.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White, Middle Eastern