Akua Anokye, LCSW, NM | Psychotherapist

About Akua Anokye

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Life Transition

Stress Management

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Self Esteem Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Person-Centered

Culturally Sensitive

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Akua Anokye

Hi there, I'm Akua! Hello there! Welcome to a transformative journey with Akua Anokye! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to empowering you through compassionate, non-judgmental mental health care. My unique, strengths-based approach has proven over the years to be effective at helping you navigate life’s challenges with confidence and resilience. My approach I embrace a non-judgmental stance and specifically focus on your inherent strengths while partnering with you to build on what you already possess—your unique capabilities and inner resources that you might not even know yet you possess! I also utilize psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral therapy as well as Solution-Focused therapy to help equip clients with needed tools to navigate identified problems. My focus I enjoy working with adults who can manage daily responsibilities and engage in therapy without experiencing overwhelming distress, individuals who are motivated to work on identified problems, set goals, and participate actively in the therapeutic process and those who are interested in therapy not just for crisis management but for personal enrichment and preventive care. I treat anxiety , depression and stresses that come with managing life transitions. My communication style My communication style is clear , compassionate and direct when appropriate. I allow a lot of room for client reflection and feedback as well as collaborative goal setting. I strongly believe being aware of and respecting cultural, ethnic, and individual differences is paramount and I integrate these into my work with clients. I am flexible, reliable and utilize a supportive presence which promotes clients feeling supported and empowered. My journey to mental healthcare My joy as a therapist is whenever I get to see clients feel empowered and begin to make progress towards problems brought to treatment.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New Mexico

Education and training

New Mexico State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1851060065

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Akua Anokye work with?

Akua Anokye works with Rula Health - New Mexico.

What are common reasons for patients to see Akua Anokye?

Akua Anokye frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Akua Anokye on their profile.