Alana Knowles

My communication style

I want the people I speak with to feel free in their speech and expression. Be exactly who you are, no filter necessary. When it comes to therapy, honesty is the best policy for both the client and the counselor. I also believe honesty does not have to be rude to be impactful. Therapy is teamwork. Questions, ideas, and strangeness are invited.

My journey to mental healthcare

I experienced a lot of mental illness in my early life and through early adulthood. I was blind to the impact this had on my own mental well-being until I attended therapy myself. I always questioned why others would make the choices that they did, or why I would say or do certain things. My search for understanding brought me to psychology.

My goals for you

I work with the client to identify their personal goals and changes that would help improve their quality of life. We can set a long-term goal, but have smaller steps in place to work towards that goal. I can accommodate changes in trajectory as well, if certain techniques are not working or certain goals no longer apply.

Our first session

In initial sessions, we will introduce ourselves, and I will ask your reason for seeking out therapy. I'll need some background information, but we do not need to be intense or detailed during the first session. I set my pace to your comfort level. We will try to identify some working goals before this first session is concluded.

I identify as...

• Female, Gender fluid
• Caucasian or White
• Spiritual