Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng, LCMHC
Integrated support for mental health and recovery
- Trauma informed counseling
- Recovery skills training
- Goal focused therapy
About Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a long-standing career in the mental health and substance use fields. He also holds additional professional credentials as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), and Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). He earned a PhD in Human Services with a concentration in Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention, and he has more than two decades of experience supporting people navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders.
Since entering the field in 1998 and working as a licensed private practitioner since 2001, Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng has developed extensive experience helping individuals with complex needs, including dual and triple diagnoses that involve medical conditions alongside mental health and substance use challenges. He emphasizes an integrated approach that considers how these concerns can interact and affect day-to-day functioning, relationships, and overall well-being.
His counseling style draws from Motivational Enhancement Techniques (MET), client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, particularly when working with individuals coping with traumatic experiences. In addition, he has provided recovery skills training for individuals who want to quit and maintain complete abstinence from alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit drugs. Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng aims to support clients in building self-awareness, setting meaningful goals, and strengthening self-efficacy while delivering services consistent with professional ethical standards.
Since entering the field in 1998 and working as a licensed private practitioner since 2001, Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng has developed extensive experience helping individuals with complex needs, including dual and triple diagnoses that involve medical conditions alongside mental health and substance use challenges. He emphasizes an integrated approach that considers how these concerns can interact and affect day-to-day functioning, relationships, and overall well-being.
His counseling style draws from Motivational Enhancement Techniques (MET), client-centered work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches. He also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies, particularly when working with individuals coping with traumatic experiences. In addition, he has provided recovery skills training for individuals who want to quit and maintain complete abstinence from alcohol, prescription medications, and illicit drugs. Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng aims to support clients in building self-awareness, setting meaningful goals, and strengthening self-efficacy while delivering services consistent with professional ethical standards.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng have?
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng has 23 years of experience.
Is Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina. License: NC LCMHC 3685.
In which languages does Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng located?
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng work with international clients?
Yes. Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Based Strategies, Made Accessible Online
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng draws from approaches that are practical, skills-oriented, and grounded in what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practicing new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying values and building actions that support recovery and day-to-day resilience, including after traumatic experiences. A client-centered approach keeps the work collaborative and personalized, with an emphasis on understanding the client’s perspective and strengthening self-efficacy.There is no single method that fits everyone, and the process of finding the right approach is part of therapy. Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and current challenges, then tailors the pace and tools accordingly. That collaboration can be particularly helpful when concerns overlap, such as mental health symptoms alongside substance use or medical stressors.
Online therapy also makes it easier to access support in a way that fits real life. Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it possible to keep momentum between sessions and choose the format that feels most workable week to week.
Ready to start therapy with Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng?
Take the first step toward a better you.