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Akilah Martin, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Gottman informed work
About Akilah
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, and attention difficulties. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals that clients set for themselves.
Akilah completed a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University with a focus in marriage and family therapy. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in psychology and a minor in counseling. Her licensing is listed as LPC in Texas and Arizona.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered techniques and elements from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing. She uses these methods to notice unhelpful thoughts, test different responses, and build new habits that reduce distress. Sessions often include concrete exercises and short practical homework to try between meetings.
Akilah has worked with adults affected by foster care systems, substance use concerns, adjustment problems, family or marital conflict, communication difficulties, anger, oppositional behavior in family settings, ADHD, and histories of physical, sexual, or emotional abuse. She also addresses issues such as body image, isolation, compulsions, panic attacks, and mood variability.
Her stated aim is to help people gain skills, knowledge, and support so they can pursue their self-determined goals. Meetings tend to be collaborative and structured, with an emphasis on learning tools that can be used in daily life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Akilah commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods. CBT involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic. Client-centered work focuses on listening and following the client’s goals so sessions reflect what matters most to the person.She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for skills around emotion regulation and distress tolerance when those skills are helpful. These approaches are practical and skills-focused, which often adapts well to remote work because exercises and homework can be assigned between sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. This means the plan can shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the original profile. Online work can make scheduling easier and let sessions fit into busy days. For example, remote sessions can shorten travel time, allow brief check-ins during a lunch break, or let someone join without needing to be in a specific office location.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with adults on anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, and related issues such as grief and anger.
How does she typically use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practices alternative responses and brief exercises between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and has ten years of clinical experience working with adults.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with credentials listed for Texas and Arizona and practices in Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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