Hello. I am Dr. Christina Bayens. I am a psychologist who focuses on treating anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, and adults. I am a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Association for Comprehensive Energy Pyshcology (ACEP). . I am always in the process of learning about cutting-edge research and the most effective medical, psychological, and spiritual treatments for anxiety and depressive disorders.

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         I received my undergraduate degree at Murray State University. I double-majored in Psychology and Fine Arts, with an emphasis on ceramics and oil painting. I remained at Murray State to complete my Masters in Psychology. My Master's thesis investigated the amount and type of information needed to change negative or positive impressions of people.

 

     I received my Doctorate in Psychology in 2009 from Spalding University’s School of Professional Psychology in Louisville, Kentucky. My area of focus was within the Child, Adolescent, and Family track focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of emotional and behavioral disorders. For my dissertation, I researched and developed a program for adolescent girls and their fathers to increase communication and maintain a positive relationship during the transitional years. I completed my pre-doctoral internship at The Brook Hospital, a private psychiatric hospital in Louisville. While there I received specialized training in the assessment and treatment of trauma-based disorders including Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) for children, adolescents, and women and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  

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         In addition to my clinical work, I have held the position as an adjunct professor at Indiana University Southeast and at Spalding University’s Accelerated Adult Program. I have supervised doctoral students at Spalding and continue to supervise Licensed Psychological Associates as they begin their careers.  My clinical work has been primarily in private practice. I began at Associates in Counseling and Psychotherapy in New Albany, IN. After three years I moved to begin practice at Green Line Wellness in Louisville, KY. A change in ownership occurred and our name changed to the current name, Compass Counseling and Psychological Services. I learned many things during my seven years at Green Line and Compass. Here, I began specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders for children and adults. My clients ranged in age from 4 to 75, all with various anxiety and/or depressive disorder.  At the beginning of 2020, the opportunity arose for me to begin my own practice. A work in progress, Perspectives is a culmination of my goals for my clients and myself. 

             

         On a more personal note, I am actively involved as a merchandiser and buyer at Cooking at the Cottage, a cooking school and cookware store opened by my parents Mark and Linda Bayens in 2010. When I am not working, I try to be outdoors as much as possible. I enjoy hiking, swimming, and gardening. I love to create as well, whether this is growing flowers or tomatoes in the garden, painting portraits, or cooking up new and exciting recipes in my kitchen. I have an active and growing home yoga practice and am eagerly learning more about Eastern medicine and philosophy for personal development and as a part of my clinical work.