Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng, LCMHC

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. He brings 23 years of experience working in mental health and substance use care. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction concerns, and life changes. He also pays attention to aging and geriatric issues when they affect daily coping and caregiving roles.

He draws on straightforward counseling methods that help people set goals and build practical skills. Sessions commonly center on identifying workable steps, strengthening motivation, and practicing new behaviors. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral approaches to address unhelpful thinking and from acceptance-based work to handle painful memories.

His work also emphasizes relationship and attachment themes. Clients talk about communication, intimacy, and patterns that keep them stuck. Treatment can include skills for managing strong emotions and tools to improve everyday interactions.

Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng has long experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. That background informs how he plans care when multiple problems overlap and affect day-to-day life.

People who choose him can expect direct, goal-focused sessions that mix listening with practical coaching. To begin, visitors follow the platform's Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

He offers sessions in English and can work with international clients; confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs.

How his therapies translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing different behaviors to change feelings and outcomes; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people understand how early bonds influence current communication and trust, which can aid intimacy and caregiver concerns.

Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about symptoms, goals, and personal preferences. From there they test methods and adjust the plan if something is not helping. This collaborative process helps match techniques to real-life needs rather than relying on one fixed method.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face interaction, while others prefer audio-only meetings for lower bandwidth or a simpler setup. Ask about available formats when you schedule to find what fits your routine and comfort level.