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Dr. Makungu Akinyela

Therapist(He/Him)
33 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I specialize in working with married or partnered couples experiencing relationship conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing emotional destress, anxiety or depression.

My approach to therapy

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples and families. I am always concerned with how your family, work and community relationships are helping or limiting your ability to live the life that you envision for yourself.

What you can expect from me

I am a Black male therapist who has been in practice for over thirty years. I specialize in working with the social and cultural issues impacting Black people across a broad range of cultural, spiritual and social communities. You will gain strength in a new sense of community and self-determination in our work together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    33 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pacific Oaks College, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at Emory University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Georgia), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Men's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Experiential, Structural Family
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    5393 Rosewood Place
    Fairburn, GA 30213