Akemi McGoogan, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Georgia

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 18 years of experience to therapy.

Licensed inGeorgia
LicenseCSW005518
NPI 1174935332
Experience18+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Akemi

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 18 years of experience to therapy. She focuses on attachment-based work while blending practical skills from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness to help people feel more grounded. Akemi uses clear, direct methods and sets collaborative goals with each person she sees.

Clients often come for anxiety, depression, stress, or feeling stuck at work or in life. She also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, grief, and career challenges.

Background and approach

Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, fertility and end-of-life issues. In sessions Akemi uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take small, meaningful steps. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking patterns and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.

Client-centered principles guide the pace and focus of work. Akemi writes practical tools for parents and has authored journals and guides for postpartum moms. She emphasizes motivation and shifting thoughts toward empowerment, and she encourages steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes.

She holds a Master of Social Work in Direct Practice and a bachelor’s degree in social work. Akemi is licensed in Georgia as an LCSW. Sessions are offered in English and provided through multiple remote formats.

Credentials

LCSW (Georgia): License CSW005518 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1174935332 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Akemi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
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
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Akemi names

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Online support

Attachment work, ACT, and online care that fits your life

Akemi draws on attachment-based therapy to help people understand how early relationships shape current patterns. That work often looks at how people connect, respond to closeness, and repair when things go wrong. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values rather than getting stuck on difficult thoughts.

These approaches are used collaboratively. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs to decide which methods to try. Together they monitor progress and adjust the plan so it stays relevant and achievable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text work well for brief reflections, journaling prompts, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep continuity of care regardless of location.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Akemi commonly help with?

She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and feeling stuck in life or work. Other focuses include relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, grief, and career matters.

What is her general therapy style?

Akemi blends attachment-based work with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness. She uses practical, goal-focused sessions and helps clients build skills they can use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

Akemi has 18 years of clinical experience working across many concerns, and she has authored resources for postpartum parents.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Master of Social Work and is licensed as an LCSW in Georgia. The profile lists her credentials as LCSW and CSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

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