LCSW

Rainey Boateng , LCSW

Therapist in Utah

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About Rainey

Rainey Boateng is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings more than 15 years of professional experience to her clinical practice. She has worked across a variety of settings and with clients across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric populations. Her approach to care is integrative, drawing from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused work including therapy for sexual abuse and trauma, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, couples counseling, and addiction counseling interventions.

Rainey emphasizes practical, collaborative strategies to help clients define and reach their goals, combining evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s unique circumstances. As an LCSW she holds a professional clinical social work license and is trained to provide psychotherapy, assessment, and intervention across diverse presenting concerns.

Clients seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, addiction, or life transitions will find that Rainey tailors interventions to fit developmental stage and treatment needs, adapting modalities to best support recovery and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rainey Boateng uses a mix of approaches to meet clients where they are. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing difficult coping strategies. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotional needs and interpersonal difficulties, making it useful for relationship challenges, family concerns, and healing from relational trauma. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages mindful acceptance of difficult feelings while clarifying personal values and committed action, which can help with life transitions, chronic stress, and persistent emotional struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rainey collaborates with each client to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and life context, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing clients to fit care into busy schedules or connect from different locations. These options make it easier for clients to maintain consistency, access support during transitions, and work with licensed professionals from a distance while tailoring frequency and format to individual needs.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Rainey Boateng have?

Rainey Boateng has 20 years of professional experience.

Is Rainey Boateng a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are UT LCSW 6595792-3501.

In which languages does Rainey Boateng provide therapy?

Rainey Boateng provides therapy in English.

Where is Rainey Boateng located?

Rainey Boateng is located in Utah.

How can I work with Rainey Boateng as my therapist?

You can work with Rainey Boateng through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rainey Boateng work with international clients?

Yes, Rainey Boateng works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rainey Boateng cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Utah

Languages

English

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