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Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

At a glance

Experience
23 years
Based in
North Carolina
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistNorth Carolina

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng, LCMHC

Experienced counselor focused on practical recovery

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCMHC North Carolina 3685

NPI1306844352

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  • Goal oriented
  • Skills focused
  • Collaborative style

About Agyenim

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He has worked in mental health and substance use counseling for over 23 years and brings long experience to the room. He commonly helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions.

Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help clients move forward. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills people can use day to day. He leans on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral strategies, and client-centered methods to tailor work to each person.

His background includes work with people facing co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. That experience shapes how he blends treatment ideas and recovery skills training. He also addresses relationship struggles, intimacy questions, and career or self-esteem concerns.

Clients can expect a collaborative style that emphasizes setting realistic goals and building self-efficacy. He often uses motivational techniques to support change and recovery. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng provides services in English and accepts international clients. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options offered. To begin, users follow the site's Start Therapy flow and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

23+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then focus on values-based action to move forward. It can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and persistent worry where taking small steps matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and uses empathetic listening to build trust and clarify goals; it supports people coping with grief, relationship struggles, or life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That makes sessions feel tailored rather than one-size-fits-all, and adjustments can be made as progress is tracked.

The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between in-person visits. It also supports continuing care for people who move or travel. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to teach skills, practice new responses, and track small wins over time.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this counselor address?

The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and related concerns such as ADHD, bipolar, and sleeping problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

Sessions use a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas, and motivational strategies to set goals and build daily skills.

How much experience does the counselor have?

The therapist has over 23 years working in mental health and substance use counseling, including long experience with co-occurring medical and behavioral health issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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