Lucie Knapp , LCSW

Lucie Knapp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Certified Life Purpose and Career Coach based in North Carolina, bringing 21 years of experience to her work with individuals and families. She holds a BA in Psychology with a minor in Women’s Studies and a Master of Social Work, both from Rutgers University, and has additional training in psychodrama from the Montclair Institute of Psychodrama.

During a nine-year tenure at the Duke University and Medical Center Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, she served as a Behavioral Therapist and Program Coordinator for the Lifestyle Coaching Program, focusing on behavioral approaches to weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. Her clinical perspective emphasizes the relationship with food and the underlying emotional and interpersonal patterns that can drive eating behaviors. In practice she helps clients identify core challenges - from anxiety, depression, and grief to relationship or communication problems - and then develops practical, step-by-step plans to address them.

Her work integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral tools, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy elements, dialectical behavior skills as appropriate, and coaching strategies. She also draws on psychodrama techniques when they can enhance insight and change. Known for a warm, interactive style, she balances insight with actionable plans and brings deep respect and compassion to therapeutic work. Lucie values the trust clients place in the process and supports motivated steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where avoidance of discomfort gets in the way of goals.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a warm, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach supports self-exploration, confidence building, and relational concerns by prioritizing empathy and collaboration.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it effective for depression, anxiety, eating-related patterns, and coping with everyday stressors.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lucie Knapp works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging - so clients can access support from home, work, or while traveling. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules and life responsibilities.