Akua Boateng, PhD, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

Akua Boateng, PhD

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated today
18 years in practice

Depth-oriented virtual therapy for high-achieving professionals and couples.

I’m glad you’re here. I specialize in helping people like you—highly ambitious individuals, couples, and families—find the harmony & emotional wellness you deserve. If you’re someone who’s always pushing to achieve more, it can be difficult to navigate the tension between ambition and emotional well-being. I work with professionals, creatives, athletes, & high achievers who are finding that success at work or in their personal life sometimes comes at the cost of emotional health. Together, we can explore how to bring those pieces into harmony—so you can thrive in both your personal and professional life without feeling disconnected. I also work with couples who are in high-impact relationships—people who love deeply but are feeling the strain of balancing careers, commitments, and the complexities of modern life. I’m here to help you find that “soft landing” in your relationship—a place where you can reconnect, understand each other more deeply, and rebuild a foundation of trust & love. With over 18 years of experience, I take a compassionate, integrative approach to my work, blending various techniques that are tailored to your unique situation. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, uncover the root causes of your struggles, and find real solutions that bring peace & balance into your life.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
African American/BlackCisgender WomanChristianityLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Burnout
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Athletes
  • People of color
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$250 — $315per session

  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Package pricing
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPC

    Board of Social Workers, MFT, LPCs

    PC009373, Pennsylvania

  • Professional Counselor

    Department of Public Health

    9434 , Connecticut

  • LPC

    37PC01056100, New Jersey

  • LMHC

    #26064, Florida

Certificates

  • Advanced Skills Training EFT

    ICCEFT

    Advance couples therapy skills

Education

  • Eastern University

    PhD (Doctor of Philosophy), 2019

    I studied Marriage and Family Therapy