Arien Bacon-Johns (she/her/hers)

LCSW
Accepting Clients

Now is the time to stop feeling like shit and start writing your next chapter. I can help.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in , VA

Free Initial Consultation
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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

On the outside, you seem like you’ve got it all together. But inside? It’s a different story. You feel lost, second-guessing yourself at every turn. The overthinking, the self-doubt, the worry; it’s exhausting. You keep ending up in the same frustrating situations, making the same choices that don’t serve you, and you don’t know why. Maybe you’re struggling with a breakup, buried under imposter syndrome, stuck in chronic people-pleasing, or carrying the weight of past trauma. I'm here for you.

My Background and Approach

Life can be extremely chaotic and it’s easy to feel you’ve lost your way. Together, we will develop the skills you need to cope, build confidence, recognize your worth & reclaim your life. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have been in the mental health field for 15+ years. I'm realistic with a side of woo. My services are integrative. I utilize mindfulness, EMDR, brainspotting, acceptance and commitment, strengths-based, narrative, and solution-focused techniques For more information on my background and experience, check out my website at clearpathcounselingllc.com

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

No one has all their shit together, including me, so bring me your chaos and let’s dig in! When I’m not working, I spend way too much time eating tacos, listening to 90’s rap, and bingeing reality TV. I’m fun, in a boring kind of way. I believe in supporting people's humanity, not debating it.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Humanistic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Integrative Therapy
  • Brainspotting

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Self-Esteem Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Body Image Issues
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Age
Teens (14–18), Adults
Participants
Individuals
Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of Virginia · #0904008443
Education
MSW, George Mason University, 2010
Additional credentials
EMDR Trained (EMDRIA)
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists
Years in practice
19 years
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 19 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $160/session

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