Lucie Knapp , LCSW

Lucie Knapp is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a certified life purpose and career coach based in North Carolina. As an LCSW she holds a clinical social work license that reflects advanced training in assessing and treating emotional and behavioral concerns. With a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a minor in Women’s Studies from Rutgers University and a Master of Social Work from the Graduate School of Social Work at Rutgers, she blends clinical training with coaching skills to help people move toward more satisfying lives.

Over the course of more than 21 years in the field, Lucie has worked in settings that include psychodrama training at the Montclair Institute of Psychodrama and nine years as a behavioral therapist and Program Coordinator of the Lifestyle Coaching Program at the Duke University Diet and Fitness Center in Durham, NC. That experience shaped her specialty in the behavioral aspects of weight loss and maintenance, especially the relationship with food and patterns that lead to overeating.

Her clinical focus spans stress, anxiety, grief, eating and body-image concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting, and midlife transitions, among other areas. She combines client-centered engagement with solution-focused planning and evidence-informed tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, mindfulness strategies, and psychodrama methods when they may be helpful.

Known for a warm, interactive style, Lucie prioritizes clear questions and concrete action plans that help clients identify underlying challenges, “peel back the onion,” and put realistic steps into practice. Her work emphasizes insight paired with practical steps so clients can build coping, communication, and self-care skills that support lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions when someone wants to live in line with what matters most rather than get stuck avoiding discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems and teaches practical strategies to shift them, making it a strong option for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and eating-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic partnership where the therapist follows the client’s pace and priorities, supporting self-exploration and strengthening the client’s own capacity for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lucie works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts methods over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions with licensed professionals offer flexibility in how care is delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate different comfort levels with technology, and maintain continuity of support across locations, while enabling therapists to use the same evidence-informed approaches they apply in person.