Kwasi Boaitey, LCSW
New York · 7 years in practice
Kwasi Boaitey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life coaching needs.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 095273 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1629750880 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Kwasi
Kwasi Boaitey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and life coaching needs. He aims to meet clients where they are and support small changes that lead to clearer next steps. His approach is straightforward and grounded in respect for each person's experience.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside other approaches to help people notice and name emotions that drive behavior.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on honest, calm conversation about what matters most and on trying new ways of responding. Kwasi emphasizes acceptance and self-compassion while helping people take practical steps forward. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to address patterns that keep people stuck.
Those approaches can help with commitment to valued actions and with understanding how past relationships shape present reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when changing thoughts and behaviors is a clear path to relief. Kwasi keeps sessions centered on what the client wants to change.
He listens for small obstacles and helps craft doable experiments to test new responses. Over time these small efforts add up into clearer choices and less overwhelm. Kwasi holds a New York LCSW license and has seven years of clinical experience.
Sessions are offered in English and provided via multiple online formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kwasi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Kwasi names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How emotion-focused and acceptance-based work online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name the emotions that drive their reactions, which can reduce reactivity and improve decision making. This approach is useful for people struggling with relationship tensions, attachment patterns, or strong emotional responses.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and choosing actions that match personal values. It is helpful for anxiety, stress, and moving toward clearer life goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop safer ways of connecting and responding when old triggers appear.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend steps to try. Sessions adapt over time based on what works best.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for deeper conversational work and visual cues, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a quick check-in, and messaging supports brief updates or reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules while working with licensed professionals who use the approaches above.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kwasi help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coaching needs, plus related areas like attachment problems, communication issues, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are direct and compassionate, focused on helping clients name emotions and try small changes. He balances emotional work with practical steps to reduce distress.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, grief, and midlife questions.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an LCSW credential and practices in New York under the NY LCSW credential provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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