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Kwasi Boaitey

Kwasi Boaitey

LCSW

New York

Compassionate guidance for work and wellbeing

Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York ยท 095273
NPI
1629750880
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship help
  • Practical coaching

About Kwasi

Kwasi Boaitey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and career-related wellbeing. He frames therapy as a place to be honest and compassionate with yourself while learning new ways to move forward.

He starts by meeting people where they are and listening to what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps - noticing patterns, trying new ways of responding, and building small habits that add up. Kwasi emphasizes patience and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

His approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice difficult thoughts and choose meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to challenge unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors in daily life.

Attachment-Based work and Client-Centered therapy shape how he attends to relationships and emotional needs. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are available for skills like emotion regulation and distress tolerance when needed.

With seven years of clinical experience, Kwasi aims to help people bring clarity and movement to stuck areas. He offers coaching-style support when clients want practical strategies for work, life direction, or dealing with midlife and career transitions.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and questions about life purpose by focusing on what matters rather than trying to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It breaks problems into manageable steps, helping people test new behaviors and reduce patterns that keep them stuck.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. Kwasi will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily life to figure out which methods fit best. He blends techniques as needed and checks in so the plan can change over time.

For practical online arrangements, please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone use phone or video when travel is difficult. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues outside the hour.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kwasi address?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and work and wellbeing questions among other concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He takes a listening-first, practical approach that focuses on small changes, skill building, and collaboration to help clients reach their wellness goals.

What background does he bring to sessions?

Kwasi has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges and uses a blend of approaches to support progress.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW license in New York and practices in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How does the cost and payment work?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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