Christina L. Bacon MA, ATR-BC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
I believe everyone possesses inner wisdom that can be uncovered, rediscovered, and empowered. Sometimes life experiences can be hindered when overshadowed by distressful challenges where it can be difficult to cope.
Everyone’s journey is unique and valuable. In a secure and non-judgmental space, I will provide empathetic support for you to understand and explore these challenges to discover your own journey for overall wellness.
I apply a person-centered and holistic approach through verbal and non-verbal evidence based modalities to process intrusive thoughts and emotional responses. Mindfulness and grounding techniques can be implemented to assist in regulating and coping with strong emotions that arise in daily living. When it is difficult to find words to express thoughts and feelings, I offer Art Therapy to bridge the verbal with the non-verbal to reveal a deeper understanding of your lived experiences.
During our time together...
~I am present for you to share your truth and be heard and seen in a non-judgmental way.
~I will provide space so that you realize you have choices. I will offer you suggestions and you choose changes that will best fit in your daily life.
~I will be a guide so that you learn to notice feelings and thoughts toward regulating the nervous system that bring on strong emotions.
~I will be human along with you and acknowledge we are all human doing the best we can.
I'm here to offer support to people experiencing...
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Anxiety
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OCD
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Life transitions
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Grief/loss
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Stress
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Self esteem
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Women's issues
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Trauma responses to PTSD, relational disturbances
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Neurodiversity, such as ADHD and Autism
What informs my practice...
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EMDR
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Psychodynamic
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Attachment Theory
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
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Trauma Informed
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Mindfulness Stress Reduction
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Family systems
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Cultural Awareness
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Strength-Based
Education & Degrees
2012 Master's of Arts
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
2002 Bachelors of Science
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA
Qualifications
Pennsylvania Licensed Professional Counselor
PC009769
ATCB Registered & Board Certified Art Therapist
16-084
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Evergreen Certifications #358880
EMDR Trained
40 hours training and 10 consultation hours complete
Professional Experience
Mind Matters Coaching, Counseling &Psychological Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor & Art Therapist, February 2021- December 2023
WellSpan Philhaven Child and Adolescent Day Hospital & Intensive Outpatient Therapy
Program Director, March 2016-February 2021
Associate Director, June 2015-March 2016
CONCERN Counseling Services
Outpatient and Community Clinical Therapist, November 2012- July 2015