More About the Doctor
As a military veteran and clinical psychologist, Dr. Knowles has a unique understanding of stress, anxiety and fear. After graduating from class 106 from the Navy's Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training Program (BUDS), he served out the remainder of his enlistment with the Underwater Demolition Team ELEVEN with primary duties as a pilot of a SEAL Delivery Vehicle. He operated in several foreign countries such as South Korea, Thailand, Japan and the Philippines, and was given a Good Conduct Award and an Honorable Discharge. The experiences gained working with people abroad have only strengthened his understanding and concern for humanity in general. As such, he has dedicated his life to improving the psychological and physical wellbeing of all who seek to better their situation and lives.
Regarding his education, Dr. Knowles received his college degree from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, his master’s graduate degree from Eastern Michigan University, and his doctoral degree from the California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, California.
Dr. Knowles has completed 8000 hours of supervised training from practicums and internships before obtaining his doctoral license as a clinical psychologist. Since getting his Ph.D. degree, Dr. Knowles has been practicing over 30 years.
Dr. Knowles has always pursued a healthy lifestyle and he believes that mental health can be optimized when self-care is elevated to a priority. At its most basic level, a healthy lifestyle means getting enough sleep, having good nutrition, and engaging in regular exercise. When your work and family obligations have been met, having things you enjoy like favorite activities and interests is very important, whether by yourself or with others.
When not working with clients, Dr. Knowles engages in a multitude of activities such as mountain biking, skiing, fishing, golfing, running and weight lifting. He enjoys these activities with his wife, family and friends, and when they’re not available, he’s just fine doing these things on his own. When relaxing, he can be found at home, working on projects or just kicking back on the couch watching TV.
