Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than two decades in mental health and substance use work. He has been a licensed private practitioner since 2001 and brings long experience helping people who face anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. He practices in North Carolina and works in English. He draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people meet goals and build coping skills. In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools to help people live according to their values when distressing memories or feelings are present. His background includes years supporting people with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. That work included recovery skills training for those aiming to reduce or stop alcohol and drug use, and strategies for managing relapse risk. He emphasizes integrated care across medical and mental health needs. People can expect a straightforward, goal-focused style that mixes problem-solving with emotional work. Sessions focus on skill-building, motivation, and steps clients can take between meetings. The aim is practical change and greater confidence managing life stressors. Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng also addresses a broad range of concerns such as grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, career questions, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue. He invites prospective clients to describe their concerns and explore whether his approach feels like a good fit.

Therapy approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and emotions without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values; it is often used for trauma, anxiety, and mood struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help people improve intimacy, communication, and relationship responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method from the start. The biography does not specify which online session types are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people work with licensed professionals across regions if that suits their needs. If you think online care might work for you, ask about format options and scheduling when you start the matching process.