Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, LCSW
Illinois
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka - LCSW, stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149028885
- NPI
- 1083193114
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Akamin supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- CBT and ACT
About Akamin
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois with 15 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. He also focuses on related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and adoption and foster care concerns.
Dr. Nkengaka uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions look at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside acceptance-focused and relational approaches.
In conversation he aims to keep things straightforward. People can expect clear strategies they can use between sessions. He also uses listening and reflection to help people make sense of painful experiences and relationship patterns.
His background includes a long clinical practice working with substance-related difficulties and complex trauma. Over the years he has supported people dealing with chronic health conditions, caregiving burdens, identity and attachment concerns, and difficulties with boundaries and codependency.
Dr. Nkengaka frames work around short-term goals and stepwise change. He combines skills practice, values-based work, and attention to attachment issues. He asks about daily life, routines, and specific stressors so sessions connect to real situations.
People considering therapy are encouraged to review the session options and the matching questionnaire before scheduling. This helps clarify fit and practical details for starting care.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to act on them even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where someone wants more direction in daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It often involves practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and stress management.
Attachment-Based Therapy concentrates on patterns in close relationships and how earlier bonds affect current reactions. This approach is useful when relationship patterns, attachment issues, or abandonment concerns are central to the presenting problem.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as sessions progress and as specific problems are addressed.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. The online setting can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or health appointments. It also supports shorter check-ins, focused skills practice, and using written exercises between meetings to reinforce new habits.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and self-esteem issues. The profile also lists many related focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and adoption and foster care concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Sessions mix skills practice with conversation about relationships and daily routines.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience working in clinical settings with people facing trauma, substance-related problems, and long-term stressors.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are accepted according to the profile details.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use 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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers