DR. JOHN KNIGHT PHD ABMPP LMHC

DR. JOHN KNIGHT PHD ABMPP LMHC

BCDT (Board Certification in Disability Trauma)

Verified by Christian Care Connect

Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Substance abuse, Marriage Issues, Narcissistic personality disorder, Screen Addiction (Cell, Social Media, Gaming, TV, News Feeds, etc)

Accepting new clients · Accepting referrals · Offers in person · Offers telehealth

About

I provide Counseling and Therapy at Coastal Care Counseling for Individuals, Couples, Adolescents, and Families. Assistance for Relational Difficulties such as Emotional Avoidance, Communication, recovery from Infidelity,  Relational Conflict and Trauma bonding. Assessment and Therapy for Depression, Grief & Loss, Anxiety,  Anger Management, Autism, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Assessment, Trauma, Sleep Disorder, Opioid Addiction, Gambling addictions, Substance abuse, Sexual and Internet Addictions.

 Counseling for blended family transitions. Skill building for shared custody and parenting. Counseling for co-dependencies.  Discernment counseling. Relationship closure assistance and recovery. Counseling assistance for reunification and healing from relational trauma.

We believe that your mental, physical and spiritual health are all innately connected.

For this very reason, we choose to treat the whole person; offering a unique combination of counseling, coaching and teaching with the added options of neurotransmitter therapy coupled with a customized nutraceutical supplement regime for complete wholeness and wellness.

 A specialty focus for (Anger Management),  Borderline Personality Traits and associated problems such as: chronic self-harm, shame, fear of abandonment, co-dependence,  interpersonal problems,  impulsive behaviors.  My approach in counseling is empathic and growth centered by helping people reach their individual goals with a positive step-by-step solution focused approach

DR. JOHN KNIGHT PHD LMHC
Certifications & Affiliations

American Board of Medical Psychotherapists

American Board of Disability Analysts 

American Board of Psychological Specialties

American College of Forensic Examiners

National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists

National Assoc. of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists

Certified Neuro-Endo-Immune Educator with NeuroSciences, Inc.

Certified Addictions Therapist

Florida Licensed #MH3889

Dr. Knight holds PhD’s in both General Psychology and Clinical Counseling with emphasis on Family, Marital and Domestic Relations.  Dr. Knight has been licensed since 1996 as a Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida and practices in the Tampa Bay Area.

Provider details

Website

https://www.drjohnknightphd.com/

Clinician's Sex/Gender

Male

Handicap Accessible

Yes

Cities

  • Tampa
  • Clearwater
  • Saint Petersburg
  • Wesley Chapel
  • Holiday

Counties

  • Pinellas
  • Hillsborough County
  • Pasco County

ZIPs

  • 34677

Teleheath

Yes

Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth

  • FL

Psychiatric Evaluations (Psychiatrists or Nurse Practitioners)

  • 60 min

Psychosocial Evaluations (Non-psychologist psychotherapists)

  • 75-90 min

Psychological Evaluations (Psychologists)

  • 120 min

Individual Sessions

  • 50-60 min

Other Sessions

  • Family Sessions

Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations

  • Disability
  • Custody
  • Other

Legal/Court Forensic Evaluations Other

Board Certified ABMPP - American Board of Medical Psychotherapists and. ABSA - American Board of Disability Analysts

Psychological Testing

Yes

Ages

  • Adolescent (13-17)
  • Preteen (11-12)
  • Adult (18-70)

Special Populations

  • Ministry Leaders
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Vets
  • First Responders
  • Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children

Talk Therapies

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Somatic Therapies

  • Other

Strengths

  • Marriage Issues
  • Parenting/Children issues
  • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Infidelity

Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement

Yes

Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position

Yes

Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session

Yes

Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?

No

What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?

  • Clinician led approach
  • Solution focused approach

How direct is your approach with patients?

  • I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient

Cost Per Session

Individual Sessions

50-60 min 185 hr

Couples Sessions

50-60 min 185

Payment Methods Accepted

  • Credit Card
  • Cash

Do you accept payment plans

No

Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment

Yes

Educational History

    • School:ETS PhD Pastoral Family and Marriage Counseling
    • Degree:Doctorate Degree
    • School:IOU Intercultural Open Univerity PhD Gen Psychology
    • Degree:Doctorate Degree

Years In Practice

27

License Numbers

    • Name:State License
    • Number:MH3889
    • State:
      • FL

Professional Associations

  • Other

Professional Associations Other

American Board of Disability Analysts Board Certified Senior Disability Analyst -Diplomate American Board of Medical Psychotherapists Board Certified Diplomate -Fellow
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