- CBT tools
- DBT skills
- Gottman techniques
About Akilah
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, depression, parenting issues, ADHD, and family-related problems. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer communication to help people manage daily challenges and make steady changes.
Martin earned a B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Texas and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her background includes work with foster care situations and the Department of Family Services, and experience addressing substance use, adjustment problems, and mood disorders.
Her counseling style treats the client as the expert on their life. She uses techniques from several approaches to match each person’s needs, helping people build skills, set goals, and practice new ways of handling conflict and emotion. The emphasis is on concrete tools rather than lengthy theory.
She has worked with adults who are coping with trauma and abuse histories, grief, anger, impulsivity, and obsessive-compulsive concerns. Family of origin issues are a listed focus, so she supports people who want to understand how early family roles and expectations affect current patterns.
Sessions include teaching practical strategies, role practice for communication, and step-by-step plans for difficult moments. People are encouraged to track small changes between meetings and bring real situations to talk through. The overall aim is clearer thinking and more effective day-to-day choices.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client so they can decide next steps. It helps people clarify values and goals and is useful for relationship struggles and family of origin questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is often used when impulsivity, anger, or self-harm concerns are present.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time based on progress and feedback.
Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect without travel time. They also make it possible to apply skills to real-life moments and report back on how strategies worked between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and related issues.
How would you describe her approach in sessions?
She takes a client-centered approach, using practical techniques from CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method to build skills and change patterns.
What is her clinical background?
She has a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and ten years of experience working with adults and related systems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices from Texas-based credentials.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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