Akemi McGoogan, Master of Social Work, NC

Licensed

Online Counseling

(81 reviews)

MSW, LCSW Akemi McGoogan

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Akemi McGoogan is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MSW, LCSW Years in Practice: 18 State: North Carolina

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

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes Coaching LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Akemi McGoogan

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She works magic

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

Akemi McGoogan is an outstanding therapist, sensitive and great skills.

I am so thankful for the way the Lord connected us.

Akemi is very kind, caring and compassionate. She has been very supportive when I needed a sounding board when I experienced the loss of two family members this year as well as helping me focus on how I desire to pivot in a new direction in my professional life.

This was my first time going through counseling and Akemi, made me feel completely comfortable and allowed me open up. She completely understood what I was going through, and got me thinking about areas I never considered. I am really glad I made the step towards Counseling and gave someone like her guiding me.

She’s very good at her craft. She’s got a great way of breaking down your situation for you to see it plainly.

This is my first experience with therapy and I am really enjoying it. Akemi is very knowledgeable, understanding, and wise. She has a calming presence and is easy to trust

Ms. Akemi has been amazing. Being able to vent to someone and not feeling any judgment has helped me out of the hole I'd fallen into. Akemi listened to how I felt and gave solid advice. Would recommend her to any family member or friend!!

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

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

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!

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.

I truly appreciate my therapist

Ms. McGoogan has helped me to grow tremendously. She truly cares, her empathy and her ability to connect is amazing. I am so grateful for her.

Akemi was very responsive and prompt with all my messaging and appointment requests. She was very helpful in helping me address my anxiety and how to stop or acknowledge the thoughts and to understand that I have control over them. She is so kind and nonjudgemental and a great person to have to talk to!

Akemi is a fantastic listener & always has some great insights on my situation. She offers excellent tools and advice to guide me through. Highly recommended!

So far I’ve felt like Akemi spoke to me in a way that showed she understands what I’m going through. I am looking forward to continuing the relationship and making further progress with my mental and physical well being.

I’m so grateful for her!

Akemi is my new bff, she is my sound board - I don’t ever feel like I have to withdraw or hold back information with voicing my struggles She has never given me any indication that she would ever judge me Our sessions are new and I am just laying my struggles out for her to begin offering a working plan of solutions, but at the moment she is amazing

she is the best

She helped me unpack a lot of things that I didn't really know how to address. I wish I had found her sooner

Akemi McGoogan does a wonderful job of listening and validating my experiences while gently challenging me to grow. I feel that she has a great deal of knowledge and experience in helping people meet their goals and does so with love and grace. Would definitely recommend her.

She is an excellent therapist with a calm, genuine presence. She intently listens to her cilents' concerns and offers constructive guidance in how to improve upon these areas. She has helped tremendously in allowing me to move from a place of feeling stuck and anxious in my career to a clarity and competence.

Ms. Akemi has a soothing way of speaking that immediately helps me feel calm when I’m anxious. She has helped me understand myself better as well. I’m able to process my feelings in a healthier manner. And when I need her guidance, she responds to messages in a timely manner

She's great! Just what I need.

This was a great 1st session I believe Akemi is going to be a great help to becoming a better me.

She’s amazing!

I am so happy that I have found Akemi!!

Speaking to Akemi was really life-changing for me. I only wanted to do 4 sessions to overcome some barriers I was facing. She understood exactly what my problems were and always helped me look at things from a new perspective. We worked through them in a timely manner and I really feel like I made progress. Akemi is such a kind and funny person she's excellent at her job. I truly would recommend her to anyone, particularly women interested in becoming the best version of themselves. She's great with topics like anxiety and impulse control. Thank you so much Akemi wishing you all the best with everything x

I've had a very positive experience with Akemi McGoogan. She is warm, professional and a good listener. Most importantly, she's given me excellent suggestions for handling challenging situations. Thank you, Michael

She is a calm and supportive person. I like her a lot and would recommend her to others, for sure

Shes awesome. Quick to respond. And she uses great tools that help.

Thanks for all your help and support through this dark time in my life. I’m sorting through a LOT in my head but you’re helping me to do so in a health way

I have nothing but good things to say about my therapist Akemi. She has been very attentive and even when I missed a therapy appointment and went M.I.A for a second she still checked in on me. I highly recommend her professional services.

She is the real deal and draws from her experience! She’s a great listener and tells you straight in a way you understand. I needed this type of support and perspective.

Mrs. Akemi is the best ever. I wouldn't know where I would be if she wasn't my therapist. She keeps it real and allows me to get everything off my chest. She's very understanding and compassionate. SHE IS STUCK WITH ME

Ms. McGoogan is a great therapist. She provides feedback and techniques to help me put into practice what we discuss in our sessions.

I love that she understands that life isn’t perfect and everyone has their own flaws . She makes it easy for me to explain what I want and need from the therapy sessions and how I contribute to those outside of it.

While I had made significant progress healing on my own, I found myself stuff in various areas. Akemi was able to help me reach knew levels of inner peace and awareness. This has resonated in all aspects of my life. I will forever be grateful for her excellent care.

I absolutely LOVE Akemi. She allows me to grow at my own pace and truly discover my heart’s desires even when they’re clouded by the opinions of those I’m closest to. I no longer have to vent to friends and question the validity of their feedback because Akemi always makes me feel better and gives a different perspective for me to consider. I get to get all my thoughts out unfiltered without fear of judgment or my venting coming back to bite me. THANK YOU AKEMI

I find that she meets you where you are. I never feel like I am being over-advised its more like I speak and she provides subtle nudges and I then continue speaking and exploring things in a new direction. I feel open to talking to her and know that she has my goals down because she makes sure at the beginning to have you do a survey of your wants, exploring your needs, and visualizing what you believe your successes should look like. This past month with her has been so relieving.

Akemi really listens to my concerns and I so appreciate that about her. I feel that my concerns are valued by her and therefore make me comfortable about sharing.

She is very helpful and I can tell she knows exactly what she’s talking about. It’s nice to talk to professionals about your mental health problems. Akemi is great!

Mrs Akemi is the best. I wouldn't have it any other way. you can tell she cares and she helps me with everything we talk about. I definitely can trust her and she is stuck with me forever

She is there she listen to me and overall cares to see me better my situation

I haven't been in therapy for long, but I have found Akemi to be understanding, forgiving, and kind.

I’m so happy that I was matched with Akemi. She is so understanding. I feel like I can be myself with her during our sessions. I’ve definitely made progress since starting therapy with her.

I respect Ms. Akemi as a person and counselor. She takes her time to listen and understand.

She is VERY SWEET and UNDERSTANDABLE. this is my first time on better help and at first I was skeptical thinking these therapists are only here to listen and get paid but no not her! her personality is so welcoming I would recommend only her. Her phone session is busy because she's always booked but she will text you back quick or no later than 12 hours. I have not booked with anyone else!

She is very knowledgeable about all different issues that you may be going through... We have discussed all types of things from relationships, personal issues, getting more organized to time management and career goals... She gets 5 stars

I am so grateful to have Akemi as a counselor ☺️

Akemi is absolutely wonderful. I felt comfortable and the safe space I’ve been looking for to vent from day one. I finally have someone I can talk to about anything without fear of retaliation

She is very supportive and interactive. Seems to be genuinely interested in getting down to the root of my concerns. Nurturing attitude, i love her so far!

She’s very open and understanding. Has recognized my concerns and traumas. Offered strong ground work for beginning my counseling

Akemi is extremely sweet, and sensitive to one's needs. She's down to earth and informed. She is helping me move from my highest potential and I appreciate that so much. She's very knowledgable, and gifted. I definitely recommend her to everyone seeking to make life work for them!

Ms. Akemi has helped me so much I couldn't be happier. After going through 3 different therapist she was the diamond. She is very concern and you can tell she really cares and wants the best for you. I cherish her and she is stuck with me. I can't see myself without her in my life. Thank you so much as we continue our healthy and healing journey.

Akemi is a great listener she helps me get to the root of my “issues” and end our talks feeling relieved.

She’s amazing in the way she listens patiently and encourages me to be a better version of myself. Especially when it means stepping out of my comfort zone

Ms. McGoogan has been a great resource. She listens and gives awesome advise. I am happy I have been connected to her.

Akemi is very kind and understanding. She effectively listens & provides helpful & professional feedback.

Akemi has been a real joy so far... she is easy to talk to and really tries to understand …. she also gives me good advice and I kind of like the homework she has given me so far. I would definitely recommend her

Akemi is amazing. like a friend ive been missing in my life. when i go on a rant she'll let me work through it and it actually feels like the weight of whats bothering me finally goes away. She'll offer solutions to deal with the deeper issues im currently sorting and they work!! out of all the therapists ive had over the years She is the best

Akemi is understanding and supportive. She offers helpful solutions.

A great listener. I didnt know I really needed to let stuff out. She helped me find a way to put things in perspective. Im happy to be paired with her.

Loved working with Ms. McGoogan. She is so helpful and I've grown so much from our work together.

Akemi is so kind and a great listener. Her counseling had helped me tremendously. I highly recommend anyone that is dealing with anxiety/depression.

I’m super grateful for Akemi. I have learned so much from her in a short amount of time and I am looking forward to growing under her guidance!

I enjoy talking with Akemi! She understands what’s important to me and helps me stay focused & on task. She is very kind and motivating as well. I can be myself with her and that has helped give me more confidence too!

My counselor helped me keep my focus on what was important to me. She listened, which sometimes is all I really need.

Akemi is wonderful! I've been able to work though my anxiety and self sabotaging w issues with her. I appreciate all her insight and support.

I love how soon I hear from Akemi, and how understood i feel by her. When she messages me it never came across as rude or mean, it was always kind and sweet! I feel heard by her, and I don’t feel heard by my family so it’s a nice feeling!

She listens and she is all about positivity, she's there for when she needs you. And won't stress about any negative or personal pain.

Akemi is very patient and compassionate and is great at suggestion ideas on how to cope with stress and anxiety. Very easy to talk to in person, highly recommend to those who need counseling for anxiety and depression.

I appreciate all of the advice that Akemi has given me, she has been a true gift from God in helping me navigate in my life. I am always excited to speak with her each week for more wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Thank you!

Akemi has been very supportive and effective in helping to direct my focus.

Akemi was very helpful while I was dealing with anxiety and fear about moving to a new city and starting a new job. She helped me find ways and strategies to manage my anxieties and work through things!

She has been very helpful!

She is an amazing and compassionate counselor!

While we have only been working together for a short while, I find Akemi's calm and considerate approach to her work to be very reassuring. She has been nothing but reliable and compassionate and it has helped affirm my decision to seek counseling in this format.

Akemi is very attentive and helps out as much as possible. I like the worksheets and reviews she gave me to better understand myself .

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