- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Trauma focused care
About Emmanuel
Dr. Emmanuel Oppong is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota with 11 years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching. He also focuses on areas like attachment and abandonment, codependency, body image, and substance-related issues.
He has worked across clinics, schools, prisons, and inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. That range means he has experience with different kinds of crises and everyday struggles. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical, focusing on what feels most pressing for each person.
His approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. He also uses EMDR for trauma-related material and mindfulness practices to help with tension and focus. Motivational interviewing is included when someone is weighing change or dealing with addictions.
Dr. Oppong speaks English, Akan, and Twi, and he accepts international clients. He blends several methods to match what a client needs rather than sticking to only one model. That helps with both short-term problems and longer, deeper issues.
To begin, people choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental setting where the therapist listens and follows what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to make sense of their priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It is practical work that teaches ways to change patterns that keep stress, anxiety, or low mood in place.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used with trauma-related memories to reduce their intensity. It can be helpful when distressing memories keep returning or affect daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the initial work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will choose which methods to try and adjust them as needed.
Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a student's or young professional's schedule. They can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins around work or study. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that meeting electronically helps them keep regular appointments and maintain momentum between sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English, Akan, Twi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and coaching.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a mix of client-centered work and cognitive behavioral methods, with EMDR and mindfulness added when appropriate.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 11 years of experience across clinics, schools, prisons, and inpatient and outpatient treatment settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Akan, and Twi, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.