Kwasi Boaitey, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Kwasi Boaitey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.
- Licensed inNew York
- License095273
- NPI 1629750880
- Experience7+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Kwasi
Kwasi Boaitey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. He also offers coaching to support life changes and decision-making. He speaks English and draws on several therapy styles to meet people where they are.
Kwasi focuses on practical steps during sessions. He listens with curiosity and works to clarify what matters to each person.
Background and approach
Together they set goals and try small, doable changes between meetings. He emphasizes acceptance and honesty as foundations for change. His bedside approach includes Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds shape current patterns.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and test unhelpful thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation or impulsivity are concerns. Kwasi has seven years of clinical experience as an LCSW.
He draws on that experience when helping people through major transitions, grief, addiction concerns, or feelings of isolation. He offers support for relationship communication, blended family stress, and midlife questioning. Sessions are available in several online formats.
To begin, a simple questionnaire is used to match needs and schedule a first appointment. He frames therapy as a collaborative process aimed at clearer thinking and steadier coping.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 095273 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1629750880 · national provider identifier
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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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- 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 attachment and acceptance work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current ways of connecting and reacting. Online sessions can help people spot recurring patterns in communication and feel safer trying new ways of relating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice thoughts and move toward chosen values even when feelings are strong. In teletherapy this can translate into simple experiments and exercises to use between appointments. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them against real-life evidence, which often leads to clearer problem solving and mood improvement.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which methods to prioritize and what small steps to try next, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or an alternative when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and to get support between meetings. These options help people attend appointments more consistently and keep therapy practical for day-to-day life.
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Frequently asked
What issues does Kwasi help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and coaching for life decisions. He also addresses related areas such as addiction, grief, control and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions emphasize acceptance, honest reflection, and practical steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of professional experience working as a clinician. That background informs how he helps people navigate transitions and emotional challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW in New York. His practice is located in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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