JoAnna Knopf, MSW, LCSW

06/22/2026

I recently read an article from a musician that I like who said therapy is only for women. This sentiment greatly saddened me. Therapy is for everyone. As I thought about it, I came to the conclusion that this person, and many people, avoid therapy or have wrong ideas of therapy simply because they don’t really know what it is. Here is a description of what therapy is and is not. I think the most important thing to know is that therapy is not just going to talk to someone. Yes, talking to someone is therapeutic and a part of therapy obviously, but it is not solely what is done. In therapy, you receive evidence-based approaches for your treatment. It is so much more than just talking to someone!

05/19/2026

I am now accepting new telehealth clients in Florida and Indiana, and accept most insurances (except Florida Blue). 

JoAnna Knopf, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Merritt Island, FL, 32952, (321) 415-4153, Going to therapy can be a difficult first step for some. I feel therapy doesn't have to be difficult. I value creativity, a warm environment and humor in the therapy process. Therapy can be enjoyable and rewardi...

10/12/2024

⭐️new blog post⭐️
Trigger warning: lots of stories of spiritual/ religious abuse. Also, if you are a Christian, this may be a hard read. I know fully how challenging some of this article will be, as it was for me as I wrote it this past year. My desire is that it would educate and warn those potentially in an unhealthy church environment, and give those that escaped those environments some context to process the things they’ve seen and experienced. Plus, I know a lot of my followers have experienced heart ache in the past year from a variety of “scandal” exposed within some of the places we were all at. I hope this article can help in some way to make sense of what has happened this past year, and hopefully prevent people from going under structures like that again. Also the picture is just what AI gave me with the prompt set free, if anyone asks 😆

Why is abuse so prevalent in churches today? What are the things we can be aware of to reduce the risk of being in an abusive church community?

10/07/2021

⭐️New Blog Post!⭐️

In light of recent events that have people talking, and in honor of domestic violence awareness month, I decided to write a blog on the topic of enablers of abuse. Enablers are not talked about nearly as much as the abusers themselves, yet those enabling abusers cause a tremendous amount of trauma a...

06/24/2021

Now offering Therapy Intensives that are custom to your needs, budget, and schedule.

This option is great for people who:
Can't regularly attend therapy due to their unique schedules.
Travel a lot.
Don't live within driving distance of the Merritt Island office.
Indiana residents who are just looking for a good excuse to come visit the beach and work on their mental health at the same time!

If interested, please email [email protected] or call at 321-414-2686. A free phone consultation will be done to see if this option is appropriate for you and your unique needs.

10/09/2020

New blog today for domestic violence awareness month

Welcome to ASK Counseling and Consulting, LLC

02/29/2020

Science continues to connect trauma and stress with our physical health.

Research finds U.S. Army personnel at risk of developing autoimmune conditions.

02/23/2020

I've been working on a website, and blog was an option on there, so I am going to start writing some things! Here is the first thing I wrote that has been on my mind for awhile now. Hope you find it helpful!

12/12/2019

Words of wisdom and encouragement for you all today 😊

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