Makiah Wilmes is a graduate-level counseling intern. She earned her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Texas A&M University, and she is earning her Master’s degree in
Counseling and Development from Texas Woman’s University. Makiah approaches counseling as a collaborative journey – one anchored in trust, authenticity, and courage to explore life in all its complexities. She works from an existential theoretical frame, which understands that healing grows out of connection, curiosity, and a rich understanding of the dynamic interplay between the inner and outer world.

With warmth, honesty, and thoughtfulness, Makiah offers a steady space where you can reflect on your story, build and repair hope and meaning, and connect both with yourself and in your relationships. Her practice is inclusive and trauma-aware, with particular care for those navigating death and dying, grief, questions of identity and belonging, and experiences at the intersection of culture, faith, and marginalization. Whether her clients are facing a life transition, feeling stuck or disconnected, or seeking a deeper understanding of themselves, Makiah offers unwavering warmth and respect for the full range of the human experience, and invites clients into self-reflection as they change and grow in and beyond the counseling space.