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Akemi McGoogan, LCSW, CSW

Based in Georgia Online sessions

Motivational therapist for anxious, overwhelmed parents

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Years in practice
18
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Self esteem
Focus
Depression
About

About Akemi

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who focuses on helping people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and parenting challenges. She brings 18 years of experience and a practical, motivational approach to sessions. Akemi uses clear, goal-focused work to help clients feel less stuck and more able to take the next step.

She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from North Carolina Central University and a Master of Science in Social Work in Direct Practice from SUNY Albany.

Background and approach

Those degrees shaped a practice that blends evidence-based strategies and mindfulness. Akemi highlights changing thought patterns as a way to shift behavior and outcomes. Sessions tend to be warm and action-oriented.

She often combines cognitive behavioral work with mindfulness and acceptance-focused methods. Clients receive concrete skills, breathing and grounding practices, and short-term plans to test new choices between sessions. Parenting is a named focus area, and Akemi has written brief guided resources for postpartum parents and moms seeking daily reflection.

She aims to support parents who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from their goals and sense of self. Beyond parenting and mood challenges, she addresses relationship strain, grief, career concerns, ADHD, caregiver stress, and blended family issues. She also offers coaching-style conversations when people want practical steps toward personal or professional goals.

Focus areas and approaches

What Akemi works with

Everything Akemi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Akemi helps people with.

Approaches Akemi lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Online support

Practical approaches for online parenting support

Akemi commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them, and supports taking values-driven actions even when emotions are strong. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, and it often includes homework to practice new skills between sessions.

Finding the right method is part of the process. Akemi works collaboratively to match approaches to a person's goals, preferences, and daily life. She checks in about what feels useful and adapts plans so the work fits parenting demands, work schedules, and personal energy levels.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session is shorter. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These options let people fit care into busy days and try different formats to see what helps most.
Questions

Questions people ask about Akemi

What concerns does Akemi help with?

She focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, parenting, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, career questions, and ADHD among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is motivational and goal-oriented, combining practical skill teaching with mindfulness and cognitive work. Sessions emphasize small steps and concrete tools to try between visits.

How much experience does she have?

Akemi has 18 years of experience as a social worker and clinician working with people on mood, parenting, and life transition challenges.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in the state of Georgia.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

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