Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng, LCMHC

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. He has worked in mental health and substance use counseling since 1998 and in private practice since 2001. He supports people facing things like stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and daily struggles with mood and focus. His background includes long experience with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use challenges. He uses practical methods drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and shift daily habits. He also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical skills. He offers recovery skills training for people who want to stop using alcohol or drugs and uses techniques to boost motivation and sustain change. He helps people manage sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, ADHD-related difficulties, and relationship or intimacy concerns. People who want a direct, goal-focused approach may find his style helpful. He emphasizes collaboration and self-efficacy so clients can set realistic steps and practice new habits between sessions. Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng works with a wide range of concerns including trauma, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and caregiver stress. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

How his approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, trauma responses, and patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence one another and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness, and it can help with intimacy, communication, and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a single technique for everyone. That collaboration continues as goals evolve during therapy.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Generally, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. It can also let people use therapy while living outside the therapist's immediate area, which is relevant since international clients are accepted. Ask about the current session arrangements when you schedule so you know what to expect.