Amara Okafor, PhD, LPC
Rooted Path Counseling & Consulting, LLC
Thoughtful therapy for meaningful growth and connection.
Find Your Ground. Discover Your Path.
Specialties & Approach
Works With
- Adults
- Teens
Areas of Focus
- Relationship Repair
- Anxiety
- Grief and Loss
- Moral injury
Modalities
- Developmental
- EMDR
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
Practice Information
- Session Format:
- In-person or Telehealth
- Office:
- Atlanta, GA
- Locations:
- Georgia
- Insurance Accepted:
- Out of network only
- Fee per Session:
- $185–$225
- Ages Seen:
- Young adults (18-24), Adults (25-64), Older adults (65+)
- Languages:
- English, French
- Accepting New Clients:
- Yes · confirmed 2 weeks ago
About Me
Dr. Amara Okafor is a licensed professional counselor with 12 years of experience supporting adults and couples through life's complexities. Her work focuses on anxiety, relationships, identity development, professional burnout, and significant life transitions.
Through *__Rooted Path Counseling & Consulting__*, she offers a collaborative and culturally responsive approach that honors each client's experiences, values, and personal goals. Her work integrates evidence-based approaches with warmth, curiosity, and practical insight.
My Practice at a Glance
I work with adults and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, identity, and life transitions. My practice welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds who are seeking greater clarity, meaningful connection, and a more intentional life.
What Guides Our Work Together?
I believe meaningful change begins with curiosity, trust, and collaboration. Drawing from ACT, emotionally focused, and mindfulness-based approaches, I balance thoughtful exploration with practical strategies tailored to your experiences, values, and goals.
What Is It Like to Work With Me?
I hope clients experience me as warm, perceptive, and genuinely engaged. I bring gentle humor, thoughtful questions, and honest feedback into our conversations. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, appropriately challenged, and supported as you grow.
How Do We Begin Our Work Together?
Our first session is a conversation, not an interrogation. We'll explore what brings you to therapy, what matters most to you, and what you hope might change. There's no pressure to share everything at once. We'll begin building a relationship at a pace that feels right for you.
Licensed Jurisdictions
Licensed in these states. For telehealth, you need to be in one of them during the session. In-person sessions are at the office in Atlanta, GA.
Office
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