I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) and a Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I have a PhD in Human Services, with a concentration in Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention. I have over 20 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse counseling. I have been in the mental health and substance abuse field since 1998 and worked as a licensed private practitioner since 2001. I have experience working with clients with mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD) and substance use disorders.
I have dedicated the past few years working with individuals with Dual and Triple diagnosis of medical, mental health and substance use disorders. I believe in integrated medical, mental health and substance use disorders treatment. Most of my counseling approach is based on Motivational Enhancement Techniques (MET), Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focused theories. I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) techniques to help individuals who are dealing with traumatic experiences. I also have years of experience providing recovery skills training for individuals willing to quit and maintain complete abstinence from alcohol, prescription and illicit drugs.
I would like to assure you that my services will be rendered in a professional manner, consistent with accepted ethical standards of this noble profession. My counseling approach will help clients attain self-realization, set and accomplish goals, and elicit self-efficacy.
Additional areas of focus: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, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Agyenim Akuamoah-Boateng. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Working with Dr. Boat has been such a grounding and eye-opening experience. From our very first session, I felt genuinely heard, seen, and respected, never rushed, never judged. He has a way of asking the right questions that gently push you to reflect, but always in a way that feels safe and supportive.
His presence is calm, steady, and thoughtful, and it helped me gain a deeper understanding of myself, my patterns, and how I want to move through life. I’ve grown so much emotionally and spiritually through our work together, and I carry that growth with me even as I pause sessions for now.
I’m really grateful for the time I’ve had in therapy with him, and I’d absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a therapist who is wise, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your well-being.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Dr Boat is the best. He really takes the time to understand me and our sessions are so much fun! His decades in the field have resulted in fantastic insight and I would be lost without him!
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable and seems interested in helping
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr Boateng is great therapist and he has answers for all my problems
Written on May 30, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My therapist is highly professional, knowledgeable, listens intently to my concerns, responds in a timely manner, and displays qualities that one wants a therapist to have. I would highly recommend Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng to family and friends.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 11 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
He is the best! Great listener and provides the perfect solution to the issues. I'm very grateful to have found him on Betterhelp.
Written on Apr 28, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Amazing
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 year and 8 months
I feel heard honored respected and cared for.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 7 months
He is the best. Understanding of my situation and giving me ways to deal with my issues and love to hear God and scripture in our sessions.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr Boateng is amazing. Truly a gift to the world.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
He is a great therapist and he provided with all the tools needed.
I would choose him again if I needed more sessions.
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
From my first interaction with Dr. Boat I felt encouraged and supported on the issues that I brought to our therapy time. He is so knowledgeable and offers practical and useful psychology, learnings, and information to support me in my healing. I’m learning so much a very grateful for our work together.
Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boat has been a tremendous help to me during the aftermath of hurricane Helene, and the tools he’s helped me to learn have had a very positive effect in my life. He’s a great facilitator, empowering his clients with the skills to manage their own healing journey. I highly recommend his services.
Written on Jan 10, 2025 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Boateng has decades of experience and it shows with every session. I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to have found him. He has helped me more than anyone has in 20 years.
Written on Nov 25, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
thank you for being great at your job, and thank you for providing time and energy to support and teach me new ways for better life.
God bless you
Written on Oct 25, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
dr. Bob is amazing, he actually listens and provides skills and insight and knowledge on moving forward. He is actively involved in your journey not just sitting there and doing nothing like some therapist. I’m so glad I found him and with any problem you have he will help you too
Written on Oct 05, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Very open and welcoming. A great listener to what you have to say as well as being very supportive and kind throughout the process.
Written on Oct 02, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Boat is very knowledgeable with how the human brain works. So his teachings make alot of sense especially with the methods he gives you to help relax your brain. It makes coping with anxiety easier. He also has a spiritual side to his teachings that I really fell in line with and appreciated.
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr. Boat is very helpful. The tools he has given me is helping my marriage.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Dr. Boat is great at asking direct questions yet being sensitive. He provides awesome advice, ways to self regulate and gives good homework for continuing the mental work.
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Dr Boat is extremely warm and easy to open up to. He provided a great educational side to therapy and allows your to really master the craft of mental wellness.
Written on Aug 09, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Dr.Boat’s has compassionately listened to my concerns. It’s seems this is how he has the insight and discernment to direct me to the skills that best for me in changing my negative thinking patterns. My current favorite is the 90/10 Rule. I’m developing self compassion and finding my joy again.
Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
He is an excellent listener and has given me many tools in a short amount of time to utilise
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He’s the best!
Written on May 22, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Dr. Boateng is very patient and listens! He then offers tools through CBT and ACT to address life's challenges. His handouts involve a great deal of information. You need to be willing to immerse yourself in this information which will guide you to the ultimate goal of maintaining equanimity! This process will garner positive results!
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Agyenim for 6 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I feel fortunate to have found Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng.
Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng is a remarkable therapist. He has a natural ability to both listen and then communicate useful thoughts, ideas, and practices make him the best therapist I have ever spoke to.
He has introduced me to both inspirational philosophies and tangible actions that have helped me see life in new and powerful impactful ways.
I would recommend him to anyone seeking to make sense of this complicated thing called life.
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning coaching
I never thought I would feel comfortable enough to share some of my issues with another person. Dr Boat made me feel some comfortable and understood and in a place of no judgement that I could. This has massively helped me to move past some of my traumas and thinking that have been holding me back. He is helping me to reframe my thoughts and behaviours in a highly supportive and connected way.
Written on Oct 18, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Fantastic and engaging Doctor. Many expertise
Written on Sep 03, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, and parenting issues
This man is a true professional in his field! He takes the time to answer your questions and truly find the problem and not just that, he takes the time to make sure that you are getting the help you need! He truly is a very very amazing person and always talks to you as if he is a long time friend who understands what your going through and takes a stand to guide you through it. He isn’t the kind of person to just throw stuff at you, he walks you through it and helps you find and understand yourself. He is truly amazing!
Written on Sep 02, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. B allows me to be myself without judgement. He helps me draw logical conclusions and look within to reasons for my behavior and why I’m in and dealing with particular situations.
Written on Jul 22, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng has very quickly helped me to feel more in control of my decisions and improve my ability to be assertive within my relationships. The progress I feel I have made through working in a therapeutic alliance with him has been really significant to me.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Amazing and a great help
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I very much have a sense of comfort and safety talking to Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng
Written on Mar 22, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Dr. Boat is truly the best. He has extensive experience dealing with most issues a human being is going through. I would highly recommend him.
Written on Mar 10, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boat has a lovely way of boosting your confidence and making you think about where your thoughts and feelings were coming from. He introduced me to and guided me through ACT and taught me techniques to deal with stress, as well as providing a wonderful listening here. Thanks Dr. Boat!
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr. Boat is a wonderful therapist. He is caring, attentive and gives wonderful insight. He made me feel comfortable right away and that has been very difficult for me with past therapists He is trustworthy and honest and I would highly recommend him.
Written on Feb 16, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
All I can say is I’m so eternally grateful that I was matched with Dr Boat on better help.
I initially joined to work through a specific challenge. Not only did we work through the challenge, but I also felt a dramatic shift in my mindset that positively impacted all aspects of my life. I changed in ways I could have never even imagined when I started therapy.
He gave me the tools to access my inner strength, inner peace and make decisions for myself that align with my own values. I have a new found sense of beauty and meaning in my everyday life and a heightened level of love and respect for myself.
He approaches sessions in a way that you really feel he cares about you and pays attention to detail. I couldn’t recommend him enough.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Boateng from the very beginning has been very patient and understanding about issues I’ve had for years with anxiety and depression of which other therapists were unable to address. He is someone who I’ve been able to trust in manner that allows me to be completely comfortable opening up about my life issues that are now being effectively addressed.
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Agyenim for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
I find Dr. Boat to be extremely experienced. From the very first session he was able to identify my issues and determine a path to follow to help me on my journey. Definitely recommend!
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boateng is attentive, understanding, and overall loving. His attention to detail on the important subjects and his methods seem like a lot at first, but that’s because they all have a purpose. My old therapist was very laid back, but they never really made me do the homework and dig into my own personality. He makes you do that and then works with you in real time with those things. I couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Dr. Boat is a magnificent therapist who not only listened to my concerns, but provided me with a whole toolbox to address my concerns and ultimately help me to become a better version of myself.. He has a gentle, spirited approach, but also challenged me when he thought it was necessary. I love his holistic approach.
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and career difficulties
Extremely nice and I love his humor. Always responds back to me quickly and I can tell he’s an expert at what he does.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I feel blessed to have Dr. Boat’s expertise in guiding me through difficult situations.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Dr Boateng is a wonderful and compassionate therapist who is willing to explore and guide your symptoms. Thank you Dr Boateng.
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Great listener, doesn’t judge, not the typical therapist that just says “mmmm yea interesting” he makes me feel like I can be helped
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Boat is very supportive and it is a pleasure feeling appreciated by him. He helps me to make clear about my problems and to take care of my mental health. He gave me tools against negative thoughts with which I feel better. I am very grateful to have met a person like him.
Written on Dec 08, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and self esteem
Dr. Boat has been great!
Written on Nov 27, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
He uses techniques other than just talking and listening. I enjoy that he has other organized modalities to assist in behavior modification.
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Very patient, kind and knowledgeable. Always offers positive feedback. Dr Boat has been a significant influence in the transformation of my mental and emotional health!
Written on Oct 31, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
He’s the best , enough said
Written on Oct 16, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
I had to dig to find a good therapist. But there are a lot of grossly under qualified therapists on here.
Written on Oct 15, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and adhd
Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng creates a very comfortable space in the sessions through attentive listening and lightening the mood with his positive and fun energy, which makes it easy to open up. He has great expertise and motivates me to further self-educate with what he teaches in the sessions, his follow-up. messages and worksheets, which is super helpful and really supports his goal of self-empowerment. I am supper happy with having him as my therapist.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Dr. Boat has been wonderful with helping me regain my self confidence and with helping me maintain momentum and motivation with applying for a new job. I would not have put out as many applications as I had without Dr. Boat's help.
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Amazing!
Written on Sep 08, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
Dr. Boateng is so patient and kind and humorous. I am glad I took this leap to find help but I am especially glad I was partnered with Dr. Boateng.
Written on Jul 14, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief
Dr. Akuamoah-Boateng has been great to work with. I find that he listens well and gives me things to think about. At this time, I am happy with the progress we have made during our time together.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
He is the best therapist I’ve ever had. His worksheets and homework are very beneficial. He gives you everything you need to work on whatever it is you want. He is really amazing.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boat is extremely personable and listens very well
Written on May 31, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr Boat has a wonderfully inviting demeanor about him. I sincerely feel that he cares for me and my future well-being. I’m fully confident in his knowledge and experience. And lastly, his sense of humor and his huge laugh are a comfort especially considering the serious nature of the material we have to wade through. I feel very fortunate to have found him here on Better Help. He is a Godsend.
Written on May 05, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far Dr Boat has been amazing. Very attentive and can use his humor to bring out the joy in a situation. He's a people person and offers great suggestions that have been very beneficial throughout my journey.
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and career difficulties
Dr. Boat is amazing. He helped my move on with my grief and accepting the death of my mom who passed a couple of years ago. He provides exercises and worksheets that you can review on you own pace, and that you can keep for future reference.
Written on Apr 05, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr. Boat has made me feel very comfortable with my first therapy experience. He understands my situation well and provides great advice to help me get better.
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and adhd
Dr. Boat has been a great resource to me in addressing some medically diagnosed mental health issues I've suffered from for nearly a decade. He creates a warm and comfortable environment to express myself without fear of judgment. I'm very glad to have chosen this kind professional with such a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Agyenim for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
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