Akila Bacon
she/her
Akila
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Akila creates a compassionate space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal, and rediscover their inner strength to help clients navigate their life challenges. Akila uses a holistic and person-centered approach, drawing from evidence-based practices to address a wide range of concerns. Akila enjoys helping clients align with your desired lifestyle and take meaningful first steps toward the changes they seek. She is dedicated to walking alongside her clients to help them develop resilience, build healthier relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life with confidence and purpose.
Akila enjoys spending quality time with friends and family at concerts, theme parks, church, and local community events. Her deepest fulfillment is helping her daughter cultivate her talents by learning Spanish and gymnastics.
License Information
Education and Experience
- Mental Health Clinician at Lancaster State Prison
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Five Acres
- Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy at Pacific Oaks College
- Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Howard University in Washington D.C.
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Clinical Issues
ADHD
Anxiety
Bipolar
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Issues
Postpartum Mood Disorders
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Specialties
Anger Management
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Family Issues
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Infidelity
Intimate Partner Violence
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Sex/Intimacy
Sexual Assault
Spirtuality
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Values and Goals
Work or Careers