Akilah Martin

Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor with ten years of clinical experience based in Texas. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Texas. Akilah aims to help people build practical skills and reach goals they set for themselves.

She uses a mix of approaches to meet each person's needs. Akilah draws on client-centered principles to listen and validate a person's experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice thoughts and change unhelpful patterns.

Much of her work has been with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, grief, ADHD, mood concerns, and body image or identity questions. Her background includes experience with foster care systems and people affected by abuse.

In sessions she focuses on practical tools - coping skills, communication strategies, and clear steps clients can try between meetings. She values collaboration and treats clients as the experts on their own lives. The goal is to help people find their voice and move toward the changes they want.

Clients can expect a direct but respectful style that balances support with concrete skill building. Akilah works to create a space where people feel heard, gain useful strategies, and take manageable steps toward their goals.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person’s goals guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to try between sessions; it is often used for anxiety, mood struggles, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships through step-by-step practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or new needs emerge.

Confirm which session formats Akilah currently offers before booking so you know how meetings will be held. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it simpler to keep regular appointments and practice skills between sessions when therapy fits into their daily routine.