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Kwasi Boaitey

Kwasi Boaitey, LCSW

LCSW - Anxiety and relationship support

New York

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Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 095273
NPI
1629750880
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New York
  • Stress and anxiety
  • CBT and ACT methods
  • Attachment focus

About Kwasi

Kwasi Boaitey is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York with seven years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coaching needs, and lists social anxiety and phobia among his clinical interests.

He describes therapy as a practical place to notice what isn’t working and try new ways of responding. Sessions focus on clear goals and steady steps rather than vague promises. Kwasi uses straightforward conversation and exercises to help people face situations that feel overwhelming, like public speaking or meeting new people.

His approach draws on several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and change patterns that increase anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take manageable action even when feelings are uncomfortable. He also uses Attachment-Based methods to look at how early relationships shape current patterns.

In session Kwasi blends skills practice, reflection, and practical problem solving. He will teach coping skills such as grounding, behavioral experiments, and brief exposure tasks when appropriate. Conversations are direct and paced to the client’s needs so progress can be tracked week to week.

Clients can expect a focus on goals like reducing avoidance, improving communication, and managing strong emotions. Kwasi encourages consistent follow-through and offers coaching-style feedback alongside psychotherapeutic work. He conducts sessions in English and practices in New York.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values even when anxiety is present. It uses brief exercises and committed steps to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting thought patterns that fuel anxiety and testing them with behavioral experiments and practical homework. CBT often includes exposure exercises to help reduce fear of social situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, reactions to different techniques, and what feels doable. Together they decide whether to emphasize ACT, CBT, attachment-oriented work, or a blend based on needs and preferences.

Confirm the current session formats before booking. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow for focused check-ins between in-person commitments. Phone or video sessions can be adjusted so the client can practice skills, complete brief exposures, or receive coaching feedback that fits into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kwasi commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and coaching needs. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his clinical interests.

What is his therapeutic style like?

His style is direct and practical, mixing talk with skills practice and brief exercises. Sessions aim for clear goals and small steps rather than open-ended conversation.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns and approaches.

What credential does he hold and where does he practice?

Kwasi is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and practices in New York.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed and what is the cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during sign up.

How do I begin working with him?

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