I work to create a safe, nonjudgmental, accepting, and nurturing environment where my clients can feel free to explore and express themselves with acceptance and compassion.

I feel that my greatest asset as a Therapist is to offer active listening skills to my clients and to present a safe space with the opportunity for my clients to be gently challenged for the purpose of improving oneself and promoting overall wellness and healing.

I am a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with over 44 years of experience in behavioral mental health. Throughout my career, I’ve worked with individuals living with schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive challenges (OCD), posttraumatic stress (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and borderline personality diagnosis. I take pride in helping clients navigate challenges with time management, organization, and self-esteem so they can make meaningful, lasting life changes and achieve better balance in their daily lives.

I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering empathetic, research-driven care to individuals of all ages. I have worked with clients facing a range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), posttraumatic stress (PTSD), mood diagnoses, and other psychiatric conditions. Many individuals seek insight, emotional stability, and actionable strategies to navigate stressors, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of control. I am particularly committed to empowering clients seeking deeper self-understanding, resilience, and working toward meaningful, lasting change.

At Power Counseling PLLC, we are five different clinicians. However, we have one thing in common. We are all committed to satisfactorily resolve the issues that the client brings to the therapy room. We work with individuals, couples, families and groups, offering individual, couple, family and group therapy. Our primary therapy modality is cognitive-behavioral therapy, but we also use solution focused therapy a lot. We are located in Washington DC, but we are licensed to practice in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia. Our director also offers clinical supervision for those who need it. Now, we offer only teletherapy. We believe that people can change, and that therapy is about assisting clients with what they need to change so that they can lead a healthy life and achieve their life’s goals. We assist our clients to attain self-exploration, resilience, empathy, and emotional empowerment. We firmly believe in the inherent inner powers of each individual to heal. We believe that everyone possesses the necessary internal resources to overcome emotional difficulty and flourish in life. This belief guides our approach to therapy. We strive to empower our clients, in a collaborative manner. Our goal is to provide a holistic, solution-focused, empathy-driven, and emotionally empowering therapy approach. That way, we support my clients to achieve the goals for which they seek therapy. We adopt an inherently collaborative approach. It’s like a partnership in which the client has a voice and can set the agenda for the sessions and take ownership of the outcome of our work together. We empower clients to make decisions about their care, with our guidance. The goal here is to work with the client to identify and implement effective solutions to the issues that they bring to the therapy room. As necessary, we educate and guide our clients to use internal and external resources available to them to heal. We work to empower clients to make decisions and take actions that align with their values and aspirations.

As a clinician, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. My approach is rooted in empathy and a person-centered philosophy, meaning I meet each individual exactly where they are in their journey. I believe healing begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and genuine connection. I specialize in helping clients process trauma using eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), supporting individuals as they work through complex, life-impacting experiences. In addition to trauma work, I provide compassionate care for those navigating grief, depression, and anxiety. I work with adolescents, teens, and adults, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and goals of the individual. Whether you are seeking support during a difficult time or looking to better understand yourself, I am here to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and respect.

I serve men and women who experience deep emotional pain due to relationship stress, family conflict, career stagnation, or social alienation. If you filled with lingering self-doubt and inner turmoil, . When everything is thrown off, regaining your equilibrium is hard. You see, when your emotional safety has been jarred, it's not easy to find your way. You try to stay busy, try to smile so friends and loved ones don't worry, but they know you're in pain. They want to help and they mean well... but miss the mark. So you continue to struggle. However, there is good news because there are some things that can help. Finding ways to tap into your strengths is crucial to your well being and that is where I can help. I believe that we have within us, what we need to overcome personal failure and the failures of those who have caused us harm. In my practice, I offer a 3 Step path to emotional safety and healthy relationship building called "Replenish, Recalibrate and Relaunch. I believe that it will change your life. Call me I'd be glad to talk with you.

I have a deep regard and respect for a person who is on a healing journey. I look at each person individually. You come with your own unique life experiences and health goals. Through assessment and goal setting, we come up with your own unique treatment plan. My belief is we are total system and my approach is to support you in a Holistic matter; Body, Mind, and Spirit; using powerful tools, skill building, and compassion. My goal is to be a partner for you to achieve well-being.

I’m a clinical psychologist specializing in insight-oriented therapy that helps you understand your symptoms and experiences to inform your direction in life. I do this by listening and helping you put your feelings into words. In the initial interview, we will try to understand why you are looking for therapy now and what your personal and therapeutic goals are. The people I work with tend to struggle with mood disorders, relationship issues, low self-esteem, and difficulty managing strong feelings. Please call to schedule a consultation, either in person or virtually.

I help people navigate change: going to college, having a child, mourning the loss of a loved one, ending a relationship, grieving expectations and hopes around fertility, and so much more. If you have found yourself in the midst of a change or are looking for your life to feel different, you are in the right place and I am here to help. My goal is to come alongside you and meet you where you are...to be with you as you dig deeper. Together we can work to heal pain from the past and help change your future. Book with me now by clicking on my website. We will work together to create a plan to help you reach your goals. Call or message today to talk about a plan for your needs. I approach therapy from a psychodynamic framework and blend Emotion-Focused and Mindfulness-based interventions to help support each person's individual goals. Having someone with you to validate your feelings while you navigate change can be a powerful experience and I would be honored to be that person for you. The right therapeutic fit can make all of the difference so give me a call or send a message and we can find a time to talk about if we might be a good fit.

My approach to therapy and coaching is rooted in curiosity, courage, and compassion. I help clients uncover limiting inner beliefs about themselves and explore their emotional patterns. I am interested in empowering individuals with insights, intentionality, and tools to help create more productive narratives—whether in their careers, relationships, or personal lives. I use my training in counseling psychology, clinical social work, and master certified professional coaching as a stepping stone toward emotional growth.

Dr. Emma Boateng is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over 13 years of nursing practice. Emma has extensive experience in mental health, psycho-education, patient care, and chronic pain management. She uses evidence-based practice to achieve patient goals. Emma treats various conditions including depression, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), anxiety, posttraumatic stress (PTSD), bipolar, anger, relationship issues, griefloss, stress, obsessive compulsion (OCD), and eating issues. Emma believes every person is unique, creating individualized care plans for her clients. She puts her patients first and provides respectful care.