The Inner Peace Doctor

Dr. Adwoa Akhu

Born to and raised by a young single mother in one of New York City’s roughest neighborhoods today, Dr. Adwoa Akhu is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience.

Dr. Akhu is a renowned workshop facilitator, a former president of the New York Association of Black Psychologists, and a former board member of the Association of Black Psychologists. In addition, she is a trainer for the NYPD Emergency Service Unit and Hostage Negotiator Teams and is an acclaimed author of several self-help books.

Dr. Akhu started her private practice in 2000 and has extensive professional experience in trauma, depression, anxiety, stress management, spirituality, relationships, and intimate partner abuse. She also has personal experience healing from mental and emotional trauma. Dr. Akhu is a business owner, mom, wife, daughter, and master of inner peace. She knows healing is lifelong work and practices what she preaches daily.

Dr. Akhu has a passion for mental wellness! Her combination of personal and professional experiences provides the foundational wisdom and knowledge to be the Inner Peace Doctor and to help others cultivate and maintain their inner peace.