Akemi McGoogan, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 18 years in practice

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who centers her practice on practical, goal-focused care.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW005518 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1174935332 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

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About Akemi

Akemi McGoogan is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who centers her practice on practical, goal-focused care. She draws on client-centered methods and evidence-based tools to help people dealing with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Akemi uses clear, organized steps so people know what to expect from session to session.

With 18 years of experience, she brings both warmth and directness to therapy. She encourages clients to shift unhelpful thoughts and to build small habits that lead to meaningful change.

Background and approach

She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance work so people can manage difficult feelings and make values-based choices. Akemi has written brief journaling and self-help resources aimed at postpartum parents and others seeking calm and clarity. Her background includes work with adults facing parenting challenges, relationship strain, career questions, grief, caregiver stress, and fertility or end-of-life concerns.

She also addresses topics such as ADHD, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. Sessions focus on short- and longer-term goals. Akemi often pairs problem-solving with skills practice - for example, identifying patterns of negative thinking and testing small behavioral changes between meetings.

She also supports clients working through family of origin issues, blended family concerns, or communication problems. People who choose her often want a practical plan, a supportive guide, and steady accountability. Akemi offers therapy in English and provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

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

How Akemi's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts while committing to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the person sets the pace and priorities for sessions.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Akemi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which approaches to try and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process keeps sessions focused and tailored to real-life needs.

Online therapy with Akemi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video works well when visual cues and a more conversational rhythm help. Phone is useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and messaging let people send brief updates, practice skills between sessions, or check in without a full appointment. These options add flexibility for busy people and caregivers while keeping therapy consistent and goal-driven.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focus areas include relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, and career stress.

What is her style of therapy?

Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, mixing client-centered care with cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, acceptance work, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skill practice.

How much experience does she have?

She has 18 years of experience working in social work and clinical settings. That background informs her work with people facing a wide range of life stressors and emotional concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW. Sessions are provided to people located in Georgia.

What languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered to people located within the therapist's authorized region.

How does payment work and what does it cost?

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

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