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Dr. Boateng is a captivating thought leader and psychological consultant. Her work extends beyond mental health treatment and integrates aspects of career and psychological consultation, which she has done for colleges, artists, young professionals and non-profit organizations. Through speaking, consulting (organizational re-envisioning, leadership training, workshops, etc) and content writing for various organizations, she lends her psychological knowledge on topics such as emotional growth, professional development, resilience, effective leadership, relationships and spiritual enrichment.

As is evident in her many appearances, Dr. Boateng’s work extends well beyond mental health treatment and integrates psychological expertise in the media. Dr. Akua has contributed to media outlets such as CNN, NBC News, Washington Post, The Cut, Philadelphia Inquirer, Elle, HuffPost, Harper’s Bazaar, Shondaland, Refinery29 and was featured in Variety Magazine. Through speaking, consulting and content writing for various organizations, she lends her psychological knowledge on topics such as mindfulness, wellness, resilience, emotional growth, racial trauma, professional development, self care in crisis, relationships and spiritual bypass.

On a recent panel and fundraiser initiative by Drk Beauty Healing, Dr. Boateng served as the mental health expert alongside Cynthia Erivo, Lala Anthony, and Michelle Williams to discuss the importance of mental health for women of color. As a result of this event, over $130,000 was raised to support free therapy for women of color. She has also been featured as the psychological expert on Slate Magazine Live, Break Concrete Podcast, the Bare This & That Relationships Radio Show on iHeart radio, Let’s Talk with Tiffany Bacon Boom, The Nick Taliaferro Show and The Lounge with Keaton Nichols on WURD FM in Philadelphia. Dr. Boateng adds to the changing narrative surrounding mental health issues and wellness. This change is exactly what is needed for this time.

In 2020, she partnered with the Drk Beauty Healing Network to provide free virtual therapy for people of color during the COVID-19 pandemic. She continues to use her influence to raise mental health awareness and provide resources.

Featured Articles

The Cut (New Yorker Magazine)

Dr. Akua breakdown the psychology of personality disorders, psychopathy, sociopathy and the relational dynamics of narcissism highlighted in the relationship between characters Jonathan (played by Hugh Grant) and his wife (played by Nicole Kidman) in the hit show, The Undoing on HBO Max.

Refinery29 Pre Wedding Anxiety

Dr. Akua is interviewed about pre-wedding jitters and what they could be signaling to you before you enter into marriage.

Making Friends in College

Dr. Akua weighs in on ways to make friends in college.

Anxiety

Dr. Akua shares insight on the impact of anxiety on culture, climate, and this generation.

Dealing w/ Racial Trauma

Dr. Akua is interviewed during the height of the pandemic and racial uprising about dealing with the emotional impact of racial trauma.

How Burnout from COVID & Election is affecting Philadelpians

Dr. Akua shares insight into the psychological impact of burnout post election and during the 2020 pandemic.

Volunteering with kids during uncertain times

Dr. Akua weighs in on the value of volunteering as a family during uncertainty.

Pandemic demands on mental health providers

Dr. Akua is interviewed about the impact of the pandemic on mental health providers.

Impact of 2020 on BIPOC bodies

Dr. Akua talks about the mind-body connection and impact of racial trauma. She highlights how 2020 uniquely affected BIPOC bodies.

America's broken mental health care system

Dr. Akua shares insight on the current state of the mental health care system in America and provides recommendations for improving the system for BIPOC experiences.

Pandemic Dating

Dr. Akua talks dating during the age of COVID-19 and ways to connect in uncertainty.

Mental Health Advice on Tik Tok

Dr. Akua provides insight into the new wave of getting mental health advice on Tik Tok.

Naomi Osaka Mental Health Break

In the wake of Naomi Osaka’s mental health decision, Dr. Akua weighs in on the need for mental health breaks and the cultural impact of her decision.

Covid Anxiety

With COVID numbers rising again, Dr. Akua addresses coping strategies for dealing with anxiety related to the extended pandemic.

Supporting Someone going dealing with mental health concerns

Dr. Akua weighs in on Simone Biles’ decision to take time off for mental health reasons. She shares tips for supporting a friend how might be going with a similar experience.

Featured Podcast Guest

After a brief hiatus Michelle is back with another episode of Checking In. This week we are checking in with psychotherapist Dr. Akua Boateng, and we discuss dealing with stress, pain, trauma, and lots more.

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Akua Boateng, Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health Consultant. Dr. Boateng was gracious enough to provide answers to some of the real-life questions that I had for her, and I believe the valuable information s

How to Cultivate Healthy Relationships with Dr. Akua Boateng The Divorce Survival Guide Podcast Self-Improvement Listen on Apple Podcasts This week I am talking all about healthy relationships with Dr. Akua K. Boateng. Dr. Akua answers

This week’s episode features Dr. Akua Boateng, Licensed Psychotherapist and Mental Health Consultant. Before Mental Health Awareness month wrapped up, Dr. Akua was gracious enough to speak with us about all things mental health, but particularly dea

Today’s episode contains difficult themes*. Dr. Akua Boateng joins us to speak about her work as a coach and therapist involving helping people heal from depression and extreme trauma. Dr. Boateng is a licensed psychotherapist who has trained in mul

As an upwardly mobile professional, you may face unique challenges ranging from survivor's guilt to maintaining healthy relationships with loved ones from the past to creating support networks with people in your present. In Episode 5, Dr. Akua Boat

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WURD Radio Evenings w/ Nick | Women’s History Month [2021]

WURD Radio | Holiday Health [2017]

WURD Radio | Millennials & Stress [2017]

iHeart Radio | Bare this or that w/ Cynthia Deleonardo | Authenticity in Relationships [2016] https://soundcloud.com/cynthia-deleonardo-1/akua-k-boateng

iHeart Radio | Bare this or that w/ Cynthia Deleonardo | Mental Health [2016] https://soundcloud.com/cynthia-deleonardo-1/authenticity-in-relationships

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