Akila Bacon
she/her
Akila
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Akila provides a safe, friendly, nonjudgmental and honest environment that motivates and empowers clients to use their internal strengths to face their challenges. She enjoys partnering with clients in discovering meaning throughout the healing journey, with a compassionate and direct coaching style to promote change and improved quality of life.
In her spare time, Akila enjoys quality time with family and friends, cooking, and watching movies in the park. For self-care, she enjoys music and laughter with fictional podcasts, audiobooks and jazz music.
Location
San Francisco
,
CA
Education and Experience
- BA in Communications for Radio, TV, & Film, Minor in Psychology
- Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy
- Currently pursuing a PsyD in Psychology
- Outpatient therapist
Modalities
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Interpersonal Therapy for Depression (IPT)
Mindfulness
Psychodynamic
Seeking Safety
Substance Use Treatment
Motivational Interviewing
PTSD/Trauma Treatment
Clinical Issues
Anxiety
Bipolar
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Personality Issues
Psychosis
Stress
Substance use
Trauma and PTSD
Sleep or Insomnia
Specialties
Burnout
Cultural or racial identity
Divorce
Family Issues
Infidelity
Relationships
Role Transitions
Self Esteem
Stress
Values and Goals
Work or Careers
Exercise
Gender or Sexual Identity
Grief
Imposter Syndrome
Men's Issues
Sex/Intimacy
Sexual Assault
Spirtuality
Trauma and PTSD
Weight Management
Women's Issues