Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela, LMFT

Marriage and Family Therapist

Atlanta, GA (Offers Online Therapy)

When you call me I will help you discover solutions for shaping your life story to be what you desire. I am a recognized expert in helping you discover how cultural and social situations impact you and can help improve your emotional state. Call me today!

Client Focus

Session Format: Family, Group, Individual

Age Specialty: Adults

Demographic Specialty: African American, Asian American, Buddhist, Christian, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender, Latino American, Muslim

Treatment Approach: Experiential, Narrative, Social Constructionist

Approach Description: I am a testimony/narrative therapist. I believe that you have a story inside you that can define the direction of your life. I believe that you are the expert about your life and I'm committed to listening to your story and helping you shape it so that you live your best life!

Dr. Makungu M. Akinyela Practice Details

License #: GA MFT 00671

License State: Georgia

Therapist(s) Gender: Male

Practicing Since: 1991

Education: I received my MA in Marriage family and child therapy from Pacific Oaks College in Pasadena, California. I received my Ph.D. from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Average Session Fee: $95.00

Accepts Insurance: No

Offers Online Therapy: Yes

Online Therapy Details: I provide online video, chat and email therapy through the WeCounsel network. This is a secure, HIPPA compliant system designed for online teletherapy.

I especially enjoy working with couples using research proven approaches which help you understand the challenges to relationship and then coaching you to develop the skills and practices which will help you create the relationship that you desire.

I have over 25 years experience in private practice. I am a Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (AAMFT) and I am well trained to work with people experiencing both relationship and personal/individual struggles.

As a clinician trained in relational approaches I believe that your relationships including romantic, family, work and community relationships play a big role in either helping or hindering your sense of well-being. My focus is on you and your connections to your world. This means, you never have to worry about me trying to "get into your head". I will listen and speak with you respectfully about your experiences and we will work together to find solutions that fit your culture and your life-style.

I am a published author and researcher in the field. I serve on the editorial boards of the "Journal of Marital and Family Therapy" the "Journal of Systemic Therapy" and the "International Journal of Narrative Therapy and Community Work".

I'm excited about getting the opportunity to work with you and finding solutions for your problems together!

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