Tim Knappenberger

Tim Knappenberger is a seasoned Ohio therapist with 46 years of professional experience who works with individuals and families facing complex life transitions and emotional challenges. He is licensed in Ohio as an independent social worker (OH LISW I.0000495-SUPV) and offers experienced guidance on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting, career questions, depression, and coping with life changes.

Tim brings particular expertise supporting older adults, men’s issues, and people navigating midlife transitions. His practice also includes coaching and assistance with compassion fatigue, and he is comfortable addressing spiritual and metaphysical questions when they arise. As a male, older, non-religious, and liberal therapist, he seeks to create an approachable atmosphere for clients with varied backgrounds and perspectives.

His clinical approach is compassionate and holistic, focusing on communication, attachment patterns, and exploration of life purpose to help clients develop healthier relational patterns. He draws on training in family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and rational emotive therapy (RET), and he is currently in training to become an approved EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapist.

Tim has extensive experience supporting people through significant life events such as bereavement, divorce or separation, career difficulties, and end-of-life transitions. He aims to provide a supportive space where individuals can heal, reconnect with themselves and others, and pursue meaningful personal growth. Tim is committed to walking alongside clients with empathy, understanding, and professional insight as they work through trauma, codependency, family dynamics, or other goals for change.