Akilah Martin, LPC
LPC focused on relationships and trauma
- CBT and Gottman training
- Client-centered care
- Experience with adults and families
About Akilah Martin
Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners who brings a decade of clinical experience supporting adults and families through a wide range of concerns. She earned a B.A. in Psychology, graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a minor in Counseling, and completed a Master of Arts in Counseling at Sam Houston State University with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her training includes demonstrated competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and completion of level 2 training in the Gottman Method for couples work.
Akilah integrates techniques from multiple therapeutic schools to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on client-centered principles that position the individual as the expert in their own life. She has worked extensively with foster children and with systems such as the Department of Family Services, and has experience addressing substance use, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety disorders, family and marital discord, communication challenges, anger management, oppositional behavior in children, ADHD, and histories of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care concerns, body image, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and grief.
Her approach aims to help clients develop practical tools, skills, and knowledge while offering validation and support. Akilah seeks to empower people to find their voice, pursue self-determined goals, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Akilah integrates techniques from multiple therapeutic schools to tailor care to each person’s needs, drawing on client-centered principles that position the individual as the expert in their own life. She has worked extensively with foster children and with systems such as the Department of Family Services, and has experience addressing substance use, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety disorders, family and marital discord, communication challenges, anger management, oppositional behavior in children, ADHD, and histories of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care concerns, body image, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and grief.
Her approach aims to help clients develop practical tools, skills, and knowledge while offering validation and support. Akilah seeks to empower people to find their voice, pursue self-determined goals, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Akilah Martin have?
Akilah Martin has 10 years of professional experience.
Is Akilah Martin a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are TX LPC 69784 and AZ LPC LPC-22595.
In which languages does Akilah Martin provide therapy?
Akilah provides therapy in English.
Where is Akilah Martin located?
Akilah is located in Texas.
How can I work with Akilah Martin as my therapist?
You can work with Akilah through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Akilah Martin work with international clients?
Akilah Martin does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Akilah Martin cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Akilah Martin
Akilah uses client-centered therapy, which frames the person seeking help as the expert in their own life and emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration to support self-directed change. This approach is useful for building self-esteem, exploring life purpose, and navigating relationship or family concerns.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to develop practical coping strategies. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, depressive symptoms, and patterns of avoidance or unhelpful thinking.
For couples or relationship work she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method, drawing on evidence-based techniques to improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen connection. Her training in these approaches allows her to adapt strategies to each person or couple.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. Akilah will work with clients to determine goals, review options, and adjust methods over time so therapy aligns with their needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility, allowing clients to meet by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options support continuity of care around work and family schedules and make it possible to engage in therapy from familiar surroundings while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor sessions to individual circumstances.