Akilah is amazing! I am a person of faith and believe that God works through people and I believe that the work she does is beyond knowledge and training, but a God given gift. She counsels with honesty but compassion, and challenges you in ways that are best for your growth. I highly recommend. Money very well spent!
Akilah Martin, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Akilah is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Akilah. View 7 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and Arizona
Recent reviews
Highly recommend. She is thoughtful, organized, listens closely and works with you giving you exercises or homework to do. The best therapist I’ve had in 6 years of therapy.
More about Akilah
- 8 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Akilah Martin is certified by the Texas State Board of Examiners as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Texas with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Counseling. Akilah attained a Masters of Arts in Counseling from Sam Houston State University, with a focus in Marriage and Family Therapy. She has achieved competency in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has completed level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Akilah believes the client is the expert of his or her life and hopes to help the client acquire the tools, skills, knowledge and the support necessary in order to be successful in meeting the client’s self-determined goals. She incorporates many different techniques from various therapeutic schools in order to best meet the needs of each individual client.
She has years working with adults struggling with various issues. She has experience with: foster children, Department of Family Services, substance abuse, adjustment issues, depression, anxiety disorders, family/marital discord, communication issues, anger management, oppositional children, ADHD, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.
Akilah hopes to make each individual client feel validated, valued, and heard while simultaneously helping the client find his or her voice. She hopes to empower the client to realize he or she can make the desired changes in life.
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Body image
Control issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Self-harm
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Akilah Martin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558771816.
- LPC · Texas · 69784 · Expires November 2025
- LPC · Arizona · LPC-22595 · Expires October 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Akilah Martin
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Akilah is amazing! I am a person of faith and believe that God works through people and I believe that the work she does is beyond knowledge and training, but a God given gift. She counsels with honesty but compassion, and challenges you in ways that are best for your growth. I highly recommend. Money very well spent!
Highly recommend. She is thoughtful, organized, listens closely and works with you giving you exercises or homework to do. The best therapist I’ve had in 6 years of therapy.
Akilah is amazing! I can’t say enough great things about her. I feel like I can really speak my mind without fear or judgement and really take the guidance/homework she offers to heart. I can feel myself slowly healing and I really do owe a lot of that to Akilah. She lets me feel all my feelings and doesn’t ever make me feel invalid. Having another person, who is non bias, has been super helpful for me. I get into my own head and she helps me realize the bigger picture of it all. And on top of all that, she is very understanding and flexible if a session ever needs to change. I cannot recommend Akilah or BetterHelp more, both have helped me in so many ways.
Akilah Martínez has made me feel very comfortable in Theraphy. I have improved a lot since working with her and look forward to our weekly sessions. I would recommend her to friends and family.
Very helpful and great counselor. I love that she’s very active through text and messages. Most of us come to the app for that exact reason. And, she’s been super understanding. I highly recommend
Asks a lot of questions to get to know who you really are. Cares about ur feelings
Akilah is very professional and knowledgeable about my concerns and issues. I feel I'm able to share my concerns without judgment which makes it very easy to talk to her. I would highly recommend her to someone else in need of counseling.
Frequently asked questions
Does Akilah Martin offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Akilah Martin works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Akilah Martin speak?
Akilah Martin speaks English.
How many years of experience does Akilah Martin have?
Akilah Martin has 8 years of experience.
Where is Akilah Martin licensed to practice?
Akilah Martin is licensed to practice in Texas and Arizona.
Does Akilah Martin accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Akilah Martin does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Akilah Martin offer?
Akilah Martin offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Akilah Martin?
Akilah Martin can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Akilah Martin?
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