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
- Psy.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at 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.
Modalities
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
Clinical Issues
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Relationship Difficulties
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Sleep or Insomnia
Childhood Challenges
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Anger
Cultural or Racial Identity
Specialties
Spirituality
Religion