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Dr. Emmanuel Oppong

Dr. Emmanuel Oppong

LPCC

Therapist · Minnesota · 11+ years of experience

Practical counseling with a hands-on approach

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  • 11 years experience
  • Speaks Akan and Twi
  • Minnesota based

About Emmanuel

Dr. Emmanuel Oppong helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or frustrated by life. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 11 years of experience. He speaks English, Akan, and Twi and is based in Minnesota.

He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first, then builds a plan with each person’s goals in mind. That plan can include short skills practice, looking at patterns that keep problems going, or processing painful events.

His background includes work in clinics, schools, prisons, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. That variety has shaped a flexible, down-to-earth style. He adapts methods to what each person needs rather than using one fixed method.

Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He also supports people with career questions and coaching goals. Other focused areas include attachment and communication problems, codependency, coping after loss or disaster, and substance concerns.

Sessions combine listening with practical tools. Clients may practice new ways of thinking, try mindfulness exercises, or work through difficult memories when ready. The emphasis is on real changes that fit daily life.

To begin, people use the site Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English, Akan, Twi

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and choices. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and helps the person set practical next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, stress, and anger. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a method often used to process traumatic memories; it moves at the client’s pace and can reduce the intensity of painful recall.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through options and help pick methods that match the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration continues as progress is checked and plans are adjusted.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some approaches, like CBT and mindfulness exercises, transfer well to remote sessions, and trauma-focused work can also be adapted for online care. Licensed professionals can help decide which format and approach best fit each person’s circumstances and routine.

At a glance

Listed location
Minnesota
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LPCC
Languages
English, Akan, Twi
License (Minnesota)
LPCC · No. 1176
NPI
1023605664

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, career questions, and coaching needs.

What is his general approach in sessions?

He uses an integrated, client-centered approach that focuses on listening first and then building practical steps. Sessions often mix skills practice, mindfulness, and reviewing patterns that affect daily life.

What experience does he bring to the work?

He has 11 years of experience working in clinics, schools, prisons, and both inpatient and outpatient treatment settings, which informs a flexible, practical style.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, practicing from Minnesota.

Which languages are supported during sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Akan, and Twi. International clients are also accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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