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Akemi McGoogan, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes Coaching
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About me

Welcome! Thank you for stopping by!

If you are struggling with all things ANXIETY- overthinking, negative thoughts, feeling stuck, unmotivated, having difficulty in your career, pain, want to get ahead but you just can't, have anxiety attacks or difficulty with your children and parenting, depression, struggling in your career and your purpose? Read on... I may be a great fit to work with you!

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Georgia. I received my bachelor’s in Social Work from NC Central University in Durham, NC (Eagle Pride!) and my master’s in Direct Practice Social Work from SUNY Albany in Albany, NY.

I am a motivational therapist and believe nothing will change unless you do! I believe in the law of attraction and manifesting anything we want in our lives. It all begins with our thoughts. I am passionate about helping change our thoughts from defeat to being empowered.

Although I enjoy working with all populations, I have a tender heart for clients affectionally known as “Mom!” I recently authored the books: “15 Minute Journal Prompts for the Postpartum Mom”, “Mindful Mandalas for Moms" and "Her Path to PEACE." I have experience working with children, military servicemen/women, couples and young adults.

I am a knowledgeable, warm and goal-oriented therapist. I use a variety of treatment modalities depending on your needs. I primarily focus on:
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Focused Therapy

I’m happy to refer individuals diagnosed with bipolar disorder, borderline PD, schizophrenia, eating disorders or substance abuse disorders to one of my colleagues.

I meet you exactly where you are with 0 judgement. I'd love to help you move from feeling anxious, confused, depressed or “stuck” to gaining clarity, feeling hopeful, happy and “unstuck”!

Let's make the world your oyster! It would be my pleasure to work with you.

Akemi McGoogan, MSW, LCSW

Professional experience

18yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes Coaching

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and Financial Issues, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

GA LCSW CSW005518

NC LCSW C008815

Reviews

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She works magic

Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Akemi for 4 years and 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, parenting issues, and compassion fatigue

She’s wonderful. Actually very easy to open up to her. Which is key. ♥️

Written on Jan 16, 2024 after therapy with Akemi for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very easy to talk to! Will give practical approaches to helping with impoving your life!

Written on Oct 27, 2023 after therapy with Akemi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Akemi is a 1 of 1. If you truly need support, she is the one. See for yourself.

Written on Oct 20, 2023 after therapy with Akemi for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Akemi has been so nice to work with, she’s such a good listener and really transmits her passion for improvement so well. She also has great sources of inspiration or tools to build off. I’m so grateful to be working with her and am starting to feel some growth in certain aspects that I wanted to work on myself. Highly recommend!

Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Akemi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

As I am starting my mental health journey, just the few pratices we put in place have really helped. I will never forget her help. I am finally understanding me and improving on that.

Written on Sep 05, 2023 after therapy with Akemi for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes