Akua K. Boateng, PhD, LPC
Individual and couples therapist
I help ambitious, capable people slow down, reflect and reconnect with themselves and with the people closest to them.
"You don't have to choose between success and emotional well-being."Dr. Akua K. Boateng
Depth-oriented care.
I am a licensed psychotherapist with a PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy and a master's in clinical psychology. I see individuals and couples online, and my approach is integrative, drawing on psychodynamic therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
I began my career in acute and outpatient settings, worked as a psychological examiner, and have built more than 18 years of clinical experience since. My training spans family systems, psychodynamic work and advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy. Today my private practice is virtual, serving clients in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida.
My aim is to help you face the obstacles that hold you back, recognize patterns that no longer serve you, and build relationships that feel more honest and secure.
Schedule a consultationHow I was trained.
- EducationPhD, Marriage and Family TherapyDissertation research on spiritual bypassMaster's, Clinical Psychology
- Clinical trainingEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Advanced core skills training and supervision, EFT LA
- LicensureLicensed Professional CounselorPennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut and Florida
- ExperienceAcute and outpatient clinical settings, psychological examiner, private practiceFormer adjunct professor, Marriage and Family Therapy
- MembershipsAmerican Counseling AssociationAmerican Association for Marriage and Family TherapyInternational Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT)
Where people begin.
These are common reasons people reach out. Yours may not fit neatly into any of them, and that is fine.
Anxiety and depression
Understand what lies beneath the pressure, and find steadier ground.
Relationships
Build trust, closeness and communication, on your own or together.
Work and ambition
Look at what drives you, and what it costs you, without losing your edge.
Identity work
Explore who you are beneath your roles and titles, and who you want to become.
Let's talk.
Schedule a consultation to talk through what brings you in and whether we are a good fit.