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Online therapist

Akemi McGoogan

Finding clearer choices and more energy

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
18 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Akemi

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who combines practical strategies with a motivational approach. She focuses on helping people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts so they can feel more motivated and less stuck. Her style is warm, direct, and goal-oriented.

Akemi draws on 18 years of practice and a mix of evidence-based methods to support everyday challenges. She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Social Work in Direct Practice from the State University of New York at Albany.

Background and approach

Her credentials are LCSW and CSW. Over her career she has written short guides aimed at postpartum moms and on mindful practices for parents. In sessions she uses techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, attachment-based work, and client-centered therapy.

That lets her teach practical skills for anxiety, low mood, and stress while also working on patterns in relationships and parenting. Sessions tend to focus on small, actionable steps clients can try between meetings.

Akemi lists a broad range of common concerns she addresses, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, parenting, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and career questions. She also notes additional attention to topics such as adoption and foster care, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and end-of-life concerns.

Therapy with her often blends short-term coaching moves with longer exploration of values and patterns. The aim is to help people move from feeling overwhelmed to having clearer choices and more energy for daily life.

Therapeutic approaches for online parenting and family concerns

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and pick actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and situations where someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with practical experiments to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Sessions are collaborative and aim to match methods to the client’s real-life needs rather than applying a single method to every issue.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, follow up between sessions, and use brief check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, review homework, and support changes in daily routines.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?
She addresses many common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, and career questions.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is warm and goal-oriented with a motivational focus. Sessions mix practical skills coaching and conversations about values and patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Akemi has 18 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials with license GA LCSW CSW005518 and practices in Georgia.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
18 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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