- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction recovery skills
- ACT and CBT methods
About Agyenim
Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 23 years of experience. He works with people facing anxiety, stress, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and related concerns including relationship and intimacy issues. He also supports those coping with sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and major life changes.
He has worked in mental health and substance use treatment since 1998 and has been in private practice since 2001. His background includes counseling people with co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use needs. That long experience shapes how he plans and adjusts treatment.
His style centers on collaborative, goal-focused work. He uses client-centered methods to listen and clarify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement techniques are used to change unhelpful thoughts and strengthen motivation for change.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) skills for processing trauma-related material and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques for emotional regulation and coping. Those tools are combined with recovery skills training when substance use is part of the problem.
Sessions include practical steps such as building coping strategies, practicing new communication skills, and setting achievable goals. He aims to help people increase their self-efficacy and follow through on plans they choose.
People who want straightforward, experienced guidance for anxiety, addictions, trauma, or life transitions may find his direct, skills-focused approach helpful.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values; this can be useful for trauma-related distress and persistent anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like panic, avoidance, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for regulating strong emotions and managing crises, which can be helpful when anger or intense mood swings get in the way of daily life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify needs, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they try methods, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed rather than committing to one way from the start.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins during work breaks or quieter parts of the day. Online sessions can make it easier to continue care after relocation or when coordinating with medical providers. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling to see how they would fit into your routine.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and several related areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening, Motivational Enhancement techniques, CBT, ACT, and DBT skills to set goals and build practical coping strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked in mental health and substance use counseling since 1998 and has been in private practice since 2001, totaling 23 years of experience.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina as stated in his profile.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients according to the profile.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, per the profile details.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.