Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng, LCMHC

North Carolina · 23 years in practice

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than two decades in mental health and addiction work.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 3685 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1306844352 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 23
Languages: English

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About Agyenim

Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with more than two decades in mental health and addiction work. He practices in North Carolina and offers practical, goal-focused support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, substance use, or major life changes.

He draws on a mix of conversational, problem-solving, and skills-based methods. Sessions are straightforward and oriented to real-life changes. Clients can expect clear tools for coping, improved communication, and step-by-step plans for recovery and stability.

Background and approach

Much of his recent work has involved people managing co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use concerns. He helps clients who are pursuing recovery, learning relapse-prevention skills, and building daily routines that support sobriety and mood stability. His approach uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Those methods are applied in simple ways like learning to notice thoughts, practice new behaviors, and strengthen relationships. In sessions he emphasizes collaboration and practical skill building. He helps people set realistic goals, break those goals into manageable steps, and track progress over time.

Many clients find that focused, steady work leads to clearer choices and better coping in stressful situations.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Agyenim lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Agyenim names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical steps to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which can support people dealing with intense mood swings, anger, or self-destructive habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and daily challenges, then try methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and adjust them as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls work well for deeper conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit a short break at work. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and keeping momentum between sessions. These options help people keep therapy going when schedules or distances make in-person visits difficult.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapy style?

His style is practical and collaborative, using conversational work and skills practice. Sessions focus on tools you can use between meetings and on setting small, achievable goals.

What is his experience in the field?

He brings 23 years of experience in mental health and substance use counseling, including work with people who have co-occurring medical, mental health, and substance use conditions.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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