- Emotion-focused work
- Values-based tools
- Attachment focus
About Kwasi
Kwasi Boaitey is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with seven years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and offers coaching-style support. Sessions focus on practical steps and emotional understanding rather than just labels.
Kwasi frames therapy around what a person already knows about themselves. He invites honesty and attention to difficult feelings. He describes clients as the experts on their own experience and works alongside them to notice patterns and try new responses.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and how they shape interactions and internal reactions. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice values, manage painful thoughts, and understand attachment patterns.
In sessions he combines talk with clear steps to move forward. That can include identifying unhelpful habits, practicing new ways of responding, and making small behavior changes to test what works. He aims to bring clarity and movement to stuck problems.
Kwasi’s approach is direct and steady. He describes the therapist’s role as holding the session so clients can try new ways of relating to themselves and others. People looking for practical, emotion-focused work often find this helpful.
How his approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and track strong feelings that show up in relationships and inside a person. It focuses on how emotions shape reactions and connection, and it can help when patterns feel stuck or confusing. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical steps for noticing hard thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and decisions about life direction. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, and it can be useful for understanding repeated interaction styles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to try methods and see what fits best. This means adjusting techniques based on the person’s needs, goals, and how they respond in sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, lower travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also make it easier to meet during a break at work or from another location that suits daily life. Many licensed professionals use the same therapeutic tools online as they do in person, and the focus remains on emotion-focused work and practical steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he support?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coaching needs, along with several related areas such as mood disorders and grief.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is practical and emotion-focused. He encourages honesty, notices patterns, and uses steps clients can try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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