- Goal-focused
- Skills-based
- Collaborative
About Akilah
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University. Akilah focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, relationship conflict, grief, parenting strain, and money and financial issues.
She approaches counseling with the belief that each person is the expert on their life. Sessions center on the client's goals and practical steps to reach them. Akilah uses techniques drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and the Gottman Method to match the work to the person's needs.
Her background includes work with adults facing mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, substance concerns, and family-of-origin or family problems. She has experience supporting people through life changes, coping skills, anger management, and issues tied to adoption and foster care.
In sessions she aims to help people feel heard and respected while building skills they can use outside therapy. Conversations are intended to be direct and practical, focused on skill-building, clearer communication, and manageable steps toward change.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that combines supportive listening with hands-on tools. Akilah prioritizes helping people find a voice, reduce distress, and take actionable steps toward the life they want.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client guides the agenda; it helps when people want to clarify values, make decisions, or feel more confident. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and money-related stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, often with concrete tools for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and daily life. That collaborative planning can include trying different techniques until something clicks, and adapting pacing and tools as needs change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Many people find online counseling helps fit therapy into busy schedules, allows shorter check-ins when needed, and removes travel time. Online work can make it easier to use skills between sessions and to maintain continuity when life gets hectic, while the therapist focuses on clear, practical steps the client can try at home or work.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to money?
Akilah works with people who face money and financial issues alongside stress, anxiety, career worries, and life changes. She helps clients talk through financial-related anxiety and its impact on relationships and daily life.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then uses hands-on tools from approaches like CBT and DBT to address specific problems.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has ten years of experience working with adults on issues such as mood disorders, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and family problems. That background includes work with foster care and Department of Family Services contexts.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Texas and Arizona and practices from Texas. The LPC credential stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the therapist's biography does not specify which formats are used. Ask during the matching process which formats are available.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and final rates depend on the therapist and the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability shown after matching.