- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Akemi
Akemi McGoogan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with anxiety, depression, stress, parenting strains, career frustration, and anger. She also lists concerns such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy issues, and ADHD among her focus areas.
She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Social Work in Direct Practice from SUNY Albany. Over nearly two decades she has worked in settings that included work with parents and young adults, and she has written short books aimed at postpartum parents. Her background includes work with caregivers and people facing life changes such as divorce, adoption, and end-of-life concerns.
Akemi describes her style as motivational and goal-oriented. She emphasizes changing thought patterns to support action, and she uses practical tools to move people toward clearer plans. She names cognitive and behavioral methods alongside mindfulness practices as part of her toolkit.
Her listed approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In sessions she combines these methods with solution-focused techniques and brief interventions when appropriate.
She notes experience with a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including caregiver stress, fertility and fatherhood issues, blended family matters, and cancer-related counseling. For some complex diagnoses she refers to colleagues when a different level of care is needed.
People who want direct, practical sessions that emphasize changed thinking and forward steps may find her approach matches their goals. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete an intake step and schedule a first meeting via the site's process.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that match what matters. It can be useful for anxiety, rumination, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; it can help with intense frustration and relationship conflict.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to test methods, notice what helps, and adjust the plan based on goals and preferences. That way sessions focus on tools the person finds useful rather than following a fixed script.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or choose video when visual connection helps. Licensed professionals adapt pacing and the mix of skill practice, reflection, and planning so sessions fit everyday life and immediate goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, among other life challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a motivational, goal-oriented style that focuses on changing thought patterns and taking practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are offered and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.