Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, LCSW
Illinois · 15 years in practice
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149028885 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1083193114 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Akamin
Dr. Akamin Nkengaka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and substance use concerns. He draws on 15 years of clinical experience to offer steady, practical support for everyday struggles and major life shifts.
He uses a straightforward style in sessions. Conversations focus on what is happening now, and on small steps that can make life easier. He listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then works with the person to try approaches that fit their situation and values.
Background and approach
EMDR therapy is part of the work he lists among his approaches and may be integrated when appropriate alongside cognitive-behavioral tools. He also uses acceptance-based and attachment-focused ideas to help people notice what matters most to them and to rebuild more helpful responses to stress and pain. Clients can expect collaborative sessions that aim to build skills, reduce overwhelm, and strengthen self-worth.
Practical tools like emotion regulation skills and behavior changes are balanced with attention to personal history and relationships when those matter. Dr. Nkengaka offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and international clients are supported in English.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Akamin lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Akamin names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then take actions that connect to what matters. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants clearer direction on values and next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts and behaviors interact. It teaches concrete skills to change patterns that keep problems going, such as worry cycles or avoidance, and is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, and then suggest methods to try. Decisions about tools and pace are made collaboratively so the plan fits the person’s life.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and deeper conversation. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins, reflections between sessions, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping therapeutic goals in focus.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like attachment problems, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
What is the general therapy style and approach?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. The therapist looks at thinking and behavior patterns, teaches coping skills, and helps clients make changes that match their values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood, trauma, and addiction issues.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices from Illinois.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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