Therapist profile
Akemi McGoogan, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Anger
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW005518
- NPI1174935332
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Acceptance and Commitment
About Akemi
Akemi McGoogan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, anger, low self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship concerns, and career frustration. She also lists support around grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping difficulties, and ADHD-related struggles.
Akemi trained with a bachelor of social work from North Carolina Central University and a master of social work from SUNY Albany. She describes herself as a motivational therapist who focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns and shifting energy toward goals. Her work emphasizes practical steps rather than long theory sessions.
Her approach pulls from several evidence-based methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change negative thinking and behavioral patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is part of her toolkit to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness techniques show up when clients need skills for regulating strong emotions and stress.
Akemi also draws on attachment-based ideas and client-centered work to build a collaborative relationship. She has written short guides aimed at postpartum parents and other caregivers, and she notes experience with military personnel, couples, and young adults. She will refer people to colleagues when concerns fall outside her scope, such as certain severe mental health diagnoses.
Her stated focus includes practical coaching, family-of-origin issues, adoption and foster care concerns, caregiver stress, fertility and end-of-life topics. Sessions aim to move people from feeling stuck toward clearer goals and small, actionable changes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. Online sessions using ACT often focus on small behavioral steps and practical experiments to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety and anger by using exercises, thought records, and practice tasks clients can do between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, often taught through role play and homework that can be reviewed remotely.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's goals and daily life, and she will adjust the plan as needs change. That means trying one approach and shifting if it does not feel useful.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it easier to practice techniques in the context of everyday routines. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to teach coping skills, review homework, and track progress in concrete ways without promising any particular outcome.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, relationship and parenting issues among her focus areas. Additional topics include grief, career worries, sleeping problems, and ADHD-related struggles.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She uses a mix of methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness. The specific mix depends on the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working in social work and psychotherapy settings.
Which credentials and location are listed?
She is listed as LCSW and CSW and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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