Dr. Gavriel Knafo, PhD, MA | Psychotherapist

About Dr. Gavriel Knafo

Focus areas

Anxiety

Emotional Abuse

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Men's Mental Health Issues

Depression

Gender Affirming Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Gavriel Knafo

Helping adults across Massachusetts navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being, Gavriel Knafo provides compassionate individual therapy at LifeStance Health. He works collaboratively with young adults and adults to identify obstacles, build on personal strengths, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change. Gavriel believes that therapy is most effective when it is tailored to each individual’s unique experiences, values, and goals, creating a supportive space where clients feel understood, respected, and empowered. Gavriel is particularly passionate about helping individuals facing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. He recognizes that these challenges can affect relationships, career development, self-esteem, sleep, and overall quality of life. By combining clinical expertise with genuine curiosity about each person’s story, he helps clients gain insight into unhelpful patterns, strengthen coping skills, and move toward lasting emotional growth. In addition to treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, Gavriel supports individuals navigating grief, gender identity concerns, men’s issues, sleep difficulties, and midlife transitions. He has experience working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans and offers care for additional emotional and behavioral concerns. His therapeutic approach draws from evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices, helping clients develop healthy ways to respond to life’s complexities while staying connected to their values. Since beginning his clinical practice in 2021, Gavriel has been committed to creating an authentic therapeutic relationship that fosters trust, self-discovery, and meaningful progress. He earned his education from Adelphi University and Babson College.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Office location

Dr. Gavriel Knafo, PhD also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

175 Highland Ave, Ste 307, Needham, MA 02494

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Massachusetts

NPI number

1568314060

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Gavriel Knafo?

Generally, Dr. Gavriel Knafo has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Knafo's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Dr. Gavriel Knafo accepting new patients?

Dr. Gavriel Knafo generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Knafo's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Gavriel Knafo online?

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What practice does Dr. Gavriel Knafo work with?

Dr. Gavriel Knafo works with LifeStance Health - Massachusetts.

Where is Dr. Gavriel Knafo's office located?

Dr. Gavriel Knafo has 2 office locations in Needham, view full addresses on Dr. Knafo's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Gavriel Knafo?

Dr. Gavriel Knafo frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Gavriel Knafo on their profile.