- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting support
- Career and purpose
About Akemi
Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker who centers therapy on practical change and clearer thinking. She draws on approaches that help people rewrite unhelpful thought patterns and move toward goals. Her style is warm, direct, and goal-focused. She invites clients to bring ordinary life struggles like anxiety, low motivation, parenting stress, grief, or career uncertainty into the room.
She earned a Master of Social Work in Direct Practice from SUNY Albany and a Bachelor of Social Work from North Carolina Central University. Akemi has 18 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. She has worked with adults, young adults, parents, and people connected to the military in different roles and clinical situations.
In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral tools, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help people clarify values and take steps toward them. She also incorporates attachment-based thinking to understand relationship patterns and how they affect daily life. Her approach mixes skill-building with motivational coaching to help clients shift from feeling stuck to making practical changes.
Akemi has written brief guided resources for new mothers, including journal prompt collections and mindful activities for parents. She also supports people facing major life transitions such as caregiving, bereavement, fertility and adoption concerns, and medical issues like cancer or end-of-life planning.
She practices in Georgia as an LCSW and CSW. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clear about what matters to them and take small steps toward those values despite uncomfortable thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, life transitions, and getting unstuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill practice, which can reduce worry and improve sleep and mood. Attachment-Based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how early experiences shape current ways of connecting and responding; this can help with intimacy, communication, and caregiving stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation guides whether sessions emphasize skills practice, values-based actions, relationship exploration, or short-term problem solving.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let people choose not to be on camera when they prefer. Licensed professionals can use these practical advantages to focus on building skills, tracking progress, and supporting real-world changes without promising any particular outcome.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
Areas of focus include anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and caregiving stress.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
She uses a motivational, goal-oriented style that combines cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based perspectives, and solution-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of experience in social work and clinical practice, working with adults, young adults, parents, and people connected to the military in various roles.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats before scheduling to ensure they meet your needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.