The Power of Collaboration in Wellness and Mental Health with Dr. Erica Bacher
Apr 18, 2023With a deep love for self-growth, Dr. Erica Bacher created Evolve Counseling and Wellness Center to empower clients to achieve holistic health through a multidisciplinary, collaborative team, while confronting the challenge of finding the balance between rapid growth and providing quality care.
We are bringing in people who come in wanting to grow in some way, and I also believe we as providers should have the attitude that we too are always growing. - Dr. Erica Bacher
Dr. Erica Bacher, an accomplished clinical psychologist, is the visionary founder of Evolve Counseling and Wellness Center. With a passion for integrated mental healthcare, Dr. Bacher has brought together a diverse team of professionals, including psychologists, a nutritionist, an acupuncturist, and a dating coach, to provide comprehensive and holistic care for clients. Raised in a family where mental health discussions were commonplace, she was inspired to make a difference in the lives of others. Dr. Bacher's passion for collaboration and growth, both personally and professionally, is evident in her approach to her work and the services offered at Evolve.
Growing up with a psychologist mother and experiencing her own anxiety struggles, Dr. Bacher found herself drawn to psychology at a young age. Her natural empathy and desire to connect with others were further strengthened when she volunteered at a homeless shelter, solidifying her passion for helping others. After obtaining her doctorate, she worked at a medical center before establishing her own private practice, which ultimately led to the creation of Evolve Counseling and Wellness Center. The center embraces an integrated healthcare approach, featuring a team of professionals from different disciplines, including psychologists, nutritionists, acupuncturists, and even a dating coach. By working collaboratively and fostering a sense of community, the Evolve team continues to learn and grow together, ensuring that their clients receive the best possible care.
In this episode, you will be able to:
- Discover the advantages of integrated mental healthcare at Evolve Counseling and Wellness Center.
- Uncover the significance of collaboration among wellness professionals.
- Learn how addressing clients' nutritional needs with a chef and nutritionist can enhance their well-being.
- Find out how dating coaches can guide and support your online dating journey.
- Understand the importance of gradual growth and staying connected to client needs in building a successful wellness practice.
And more!
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About Dr. Erica Bacher
Dr. Erica Bacher is a licensed psychologist and serves as an adjunct faculty at the Emory University School of Medicine. In early 2021, Dr. Bacher founded Evolve Counseling and Wellness Center in Atlanta, GA based on the needs of her own clients in private practice for a more comprehensive, integrated care amongst highly trained professionals. The center offers top-notch, collaborative care for clients in a soothing and comfortable setting.
Dr. Bacher received her bachelors degree with honors from the University of Michigan and her masters and PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Arizona. She pursued a year-long internship at the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine in addition to a post-doctoral fellowship at the Emory University, School of Medicine which specialized in trauma, domestic violence and reproductive health. Dr. Bacher has worked in a variety of treatment contexts, including primary care clinics, cancer treatment centers, college counseling centers, and outpatient mental health clinics. She has been involved in an extensive line of research investigating interventions for depression and self-criticism, domestic violence, and predictors of suicidal behavior. She has presented at national conferences and is published in professional journals. Dr. Bacher has also dedicated much of her time teaching and supervising trainees.
In addition, to Dr. Bacher’s general practice, she has worked extensively in the area of health psychology helping people cope with chronic medical illnesses and make changes in health-related behaviors. In this work, she collaborates hand-in-hand with medical treatment teams to provide a holistic approach to treatment, which addresses an individual’s physical and emotional well-being. She has provided consultation services for physicians and spent time facilitating a number of support groups in medical settings focusing on post-cancer recovery, diabetes management, and pain management. She has also spent time teaching and training family medicine residents to help them be more effective in treating and interacting with their patients.
In her free time, Dr. Bacher loves spending time with her two young children and husband, hiking, biking, and doing yoga.
Erica's Website and Links
- Website: http://www.evolvewellcenter.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evolvewellcenter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evolvewellcenter/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-bacher-97702480/
About Kendall Hagensen
Kendall is a Somatic Mental Health Therapist, Multidisciplinary Clinic Owner and Business Coach. She specializes in, and is passionate about, working with healthcare professionals to create the businesses of their dreams. Big goals always have a psychological component beneath the surface, so Kendall uses her background in Somatic Psychotherapy and EMDR Therapy mixed with Business Coaching tools to help clients develop a healthy relationship with their business and their strength as a leader.
As someone who lives with a chronic illness herself, Kendall feels that health happens best within community, which is why she takes a holistic, integrative, and collaborative wellness approach to her personal and professional life.
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