Akila Bacon
she/her
About
Akila
I'm Akila. I create a compassionate safe space where individuals can explore their experiences, heal, and rediscover their inner strength to help clients navigate their life challenges. I use a holistic and person-centered approach, drawing from evidence-based practices to address a wide range of concerns. I enjoy helping clients align with your desired lifestyle and take meaningful first steps toward the changes they seek. I am dedicated to walking alongside my clients to help them develop resilience, build healthier relationships, and move toward a more fulfilling life with confidence and purpose.
I enjoy spending quality time with friends and family at concerts, theme parks, church, and local community events. My deepest fulfillment is helping my daughter cultivate her talents by learning Spanish and gymnastics.
Akila
treats clients with
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Difficulties
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Communities
Akila
specializes in
Spirituality
Religion
Approaches
Akila
can use
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Phobia
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Panic
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution-Focused Therapy
Akila
education and experience
- Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD - MFT) from The Chicago School
- 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.
Akila
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