Jacklyn Amankwa-Amoyaw, MD, LCSW-C

Jacklyn Amankwa-Amoyaw is a licensed clinician in Maryland with 10 years of professional experience. She holds an MD (Doctor of Medicine) and an LCSW-C (licensed clinical social worker), combining medical training with clinical social work to support clients facing personal and relational challenges.

Jacklyn works with people navigating relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, and struggles with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She approaches each person with the belief that they are the expert of their own story and that their existing strengths can be mobilized to meet what feels overwhelming. Seeking change takes courage, and Jacklyn’s role is to support and empower clients as they take those initial steps toward a more fulfilling life.

She has had the privilege of working with teens and young adults, helping them manage daily hurdles and move forward through transitional periods. Jacklyn emphasizes collaboration, practical coping skills, and steady support as clients work toward their goals and build greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and values guide the work. It helps people explore their feelings, identify strengths, and build confidence to make meaningful changes in relationships and daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured approach that helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and low motivation. It is often used to set clear goals and practice skills between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment focus, which can support coping with stress, improve sleep, and ease emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Jacklyn will work with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor techniques from these approaches so therapy fits each person’s unique situation.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, school, or family responsibilities. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations while maintaining continuity of care and regular progress toward their goals.