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Dr. Emmanuel Oppong

Therapist · Minnesota

Compassionate counselor for life transitions

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Dr. Emmanuel Oppong
Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Minnesota · 1176
NPI
1023605664
Experience
11 years
Languages
English, Akan, Twi
Location
Minnesota
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and EMDR tools
  • Multilingual support

About Emmanuel

Dr. Emmanuel Oppong is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Minnesota who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, depression, and codependency. He works with concerns like trauma, grief, intimacy problems, anger, and self-esteem, using straightforward, practical methods to help clients move forward.

He has 11 years of experience across clinics, schools, prisons, and inpatient and outpatient settings. That range means he is used to adjusting how he works to fit different needs and life situations. He meets people where they are and focuses on clear, achievable goals.

Dr. Oppong blends several approaches rather than following just one method. He draws on client-centered work to prioritize the person’s perspective, uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful patterns, and applies EMDR when trauma memories are a central issue. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions as tools to build awareness and strengthen commitment to change.

Sessions are presented in an easy, direct way. Expect time to talk about what matters most, learn practical skills, and set small steps you can try between meetings. Language options include English, Akan, and Twi, and he does accept international clients.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability. The subscription-based payment model can be canceled at any time.

How these approaches translate into online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding each person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means sessions center on what matters most to the client and on building a trusting relationship that guides the work.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used when past traumatic memories keep causing distress. It involves guided processing to reduce the emotional charge of difficult memories and can help people feel less triggered by past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Because the therapist’s session formats are not specified here, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people choose a setup that feels comfortable for conversation. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and trauma-focused tools to remote work so therapy remains practical and focused.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Dr. Oppong help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family challenges, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, codependency, and related issues like intimacy and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses an integrated, straightforward style focused on the client’s needs and goals, combining conversational client-centered work with practical skills and trauma-informed tools.

What is his professional background?

He has 11 years of experience in clinics, schools, prisons, and inpatient and outpatient treatment, working with diverse adult and adolescent populations.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, listed as MN LPCC, and practices from Minnesota.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, Akan, and Twi.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling details when you arrange sessions.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What steps are needed to start therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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