- CBT based practice
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment focused work
About Akamin
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and related concerns. He also focuses on issues such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and codependency.
He favors clear, evidence-based work rooted in cognitive-behavioral ideas. Sessions commonly look at thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. He uses practical exercises and goal-focused conversations to help people try different responses and notice what changes.
Dr. Nkengaka also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-based approaches. That means he supports people to notice what matters to them, and to understand how early relationships shape current patterns. Work can include practicing new ways of relating and learning skills to manage strong emotions.
He describes the client as the expert on their own life and treats therapy as collaborative problem solving. Conversations move between making sense of past experiences and testing new behaviors that fit current life demands. Sessions are direct and focused on what a person wants to change.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Costs vary by location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Dr. Nkengaka uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people spot thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going, then practice different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify personal values and support actions that align with those values even when feelings are difficult. Attachment-based ideas are also part of his work, helping people understand how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and emotional reactions.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. He works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adapts sessions over time based on what is helpful. The client’s priorities guide whether work focuses more on skills practice, values-guided action, or relational understanding.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits can help people maintain regular work on goals and try new behaviors between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and related issues such as attachment problems and caregiving stress.
How would he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses evidence-based tools from cognitive-behavioral and acceptance approaches to identify unhelpful patterns and try small, practical changes to daily routines and choices.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, addiction, and mood problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Illinois and practices there.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by using the online matching flow, as the original profile does not list specific session formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.