Akilah Martin , LPC

Akilah Martin is a Licensed Professional Counselor certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners, bringing a decade of clinical experience to her work with adults and families. 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 on Marriage and Family Therapy. Her training includes competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and level 2 training in the Gottman Method for couples.

Akilah approaches therapy from a belief that each person is the expert on their own life. She aims to equip clients with practical tools, skills, and knowledge while offering support as they pursue self-determined goals. To meet the needs of different clients she weaves together techniques from several therapeutic traditions rather than relying on a single method.

Over the years she has worked with adults facing a wide range of concerns, including issues involving foster children and the Department of Family Services, substance use, adjustment difficulties, depression, anxiety disorders, family and marital conflict, communication breakdowns, anger management, oppositional behaviors in children, ADHD, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Her practice emphasizes validation and empowerment, helping clients feel heard and find their voice as they make desired changes in their lives.