My name is Sylvia Akingbade, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. I have worked in the mental health field for over seven years, providing support to children, adults, and individuals who are elderly or living with disabilities. Through these years of experience, I’ve come to deeply understand that we all need someone to help us process life’s challenges. Sitting with people from all walks of life, I’ve realized that this work is more than a career—it’s my calling.
I approach therapy with a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centered Therapy. CBT offers a collaborative framework where we work together to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, always keeping your goals at the forefront. Person-Centered Therapy allows you to take the lead in our sessions, creating a space that is driven by your needs and comfort level. I believe in meeting you where you are, with empathy and without judgment.
In every session, my goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. You are in control of your journey, and I am here to guide and support you along the way. I believe that when we focus on you as a whole person, the path to healing becomes clearer. It takes courage to take the first step, and I encourage you to keep showing up—for yourself and for the growth you’re seeking.
I look forward to walking alongside you on this journey.
Additional areas of focus: Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 79599
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I enjoy speaking with her. She is a great listener and asks the right questions to help guide you to the issue's root.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Sylvia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’ve only had two sessions so far. But I feel like she really understands what my concerns are. She listens and she engages and lets me just ramble about how I’m feeling. She’s been absolutely amazing.
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Sylvia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I am extremely happy with the therapy sessions I have with Sylvia. She is incredibly understanding and helpful. She offers support and great worksheets and exercises I can practice on my own. I definitely see a difference in my thought patterns since starting therapy and I can say that I have also gained more confidence in myself. I am extremely thankful for her support!
Written on Oct 14, 2021 after therapy with Sylvia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Sylvia is a wonderful and very gentle person. She has helped me so much during my time at BetterHelp. When I started my therapy with her I felt like I was spiralling uncontrollably and Sylvia was there to catch me. Anyone that gets Sylvia as their therapist is really lucky.
Thank you for everything, Sylvia!
Written on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Sylvia for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and eating disorders
Throughout my sessions, Sylvia patiently listened to me process my thoughts and feelings while guiding me towards the core of my problems. She gave me the tools to address my problems and helped me develop the right mindset to change my habits. I’m still in progress myself but I believe Sylvia has helped me build a foundation to make changes with intention.
Written on Jul 17, 2021 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I really got a lot out of the sessions with Sylvia and I'm so grateful for her help. I'd never tried counselling before and I didn't know what to expect, or if it would help but I'm so glad I did.
Sylvia is an excellent listener, very calming and reassuring. She's easy to speak to / open up to and I felt that she really understood me. She gave me the space to process what I was thinking and encouraged me to make the connections/find the answers myself. The worksheets she sent over between sessions were very thoughtfully chosen and meant that we could make good use of the time on our calls, as she'd already read the worksheet and thought about it in advance of the session. The worksheets she chose also helped me to continue processing what we'd spoken about afterwards, and I think because of this we were able to get to the root of what my problems were and start to deal with them fairly quickly.
So in short, totally recommend... and I'm really glad I made this investment in myself! Thank you! :)
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Sylvia for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem