Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas.
01About Akilah
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas. She brings ten years of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, and mood concerns. She works in plain language and aims to make people feel heard and respected from the first conversation.
Martin earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a Counseling minor from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University.
Background and approach
Her graduate focus was in Marriage and Family Therapy, and she holds LPC credentials in Texas and Arizona. In sessions she treats people as the experts on their own lives. She uses many practical methods so each plan fits the person.
That can mean skill building for emotional regulation, hands-on tools for managing anxiety, or focused work on relationship patterns. Her background includes work with adults affected by depression, substance issues, adjustment struggles, and histories of abuse. She also has experience related to foster care and Department of Family Services contexts and supports people coping with ADHD, anger, and parenting stress.
Akilah aims to validate clients while helping them develop clearer communication and stronger coping skills. She emphasizes small, achievable steps so change feels manageable. Clients are invited to set their goals and shape the work together.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 69784 · expires November 2027
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-22595 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1558771816 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Akilah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Control issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Akilah names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Akilah names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. The therapist offers empathic support and helps the client identify their own goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal skills and can help with intense emotions and impulsivity.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about what feels most useful, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences. Clients can expect to shape goals and to practice new skills between sessions.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skill work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or times when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, family, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Akilah commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, anger, and parenting stress, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices a client-centered approach that combines practical tools and tailored strategies to match each person's needs and goals.
What is her professional background?
Akilah has ten years of experience and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Texas and Arizona and practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the matching questionnaire.
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