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SANDRA IBARRA
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have been practicing since 2011. I have experience in the areas of depre... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have been practicing since 2011. I have experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. I have be... More
Chad Nesmith
Chad is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Chad utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Ther... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
Male
Chad is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Chad utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a primary mode of therapy. He is... More
SYLVIA CAMFIELD
Welcome to my profile. I am a LCSW and have been providing Mental Health counseling for nearly 26 years. My years of experience in... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Welcome to my profile. I am a LCSW and have been providing Mental Health counseling for nearly 26 years. My years of experience include working at a birthing and trauma hospit... More
PETER OZIEGBE
Hello, my name is Peter, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based here in California. I have been prac... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
Hello, my name is Peter, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based here in California. I have been practicing for well over a year and helping my cl... More
Richard Clark
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. University of California, Berkeley (UCB) f... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) in the state of California. University of California, Berkeley (UCB) for the AB in English and University of San Fr... More
LORI VASQUEZ
Hi, I’m Lori, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in California. I have more than a dec... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi, I’m Lori, a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) based in California. I have more than a decade of nursing experience and specialize in h... More
SHANNON PEREIRA
I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand an... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am passionate and compassionate about the care for addiction, medicine, and all mental health and I know they go hand-in-hand and I will treat you safely with medication and... More
ESTELA ALEJANDRE
Hi! I'm Estela, Do you ever feel stuck or just have too much going on? Are you in a transition, or having trouble coping with lif... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hi! I'm Estela, Do you ever feel stuck or just have too much going on? Are you in a transition, or having trouble coping with life stressors? A high number of people experie... More
TAMEKA DYCE
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings and looking for a provider who understands the full picture of mental ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or mood swings and looking for a provider who understands the full picture of mental wellness including concerns about weight? As ... More
SAMUEL MOGLEN
Welcome—I’m Sam Moglen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing therapy for individuals and couples in Berke... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Welcome—I’m Sam Moglen, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) providing therapy for individuals and couples in Berkeley, CA, and throughout California via online... More
CHERRIE PHILLIPS
Cherrie Phillips is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014, working in multiple settings incl... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Cherrie Phillips is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and has been practicing since 2014, working in multiple settings including the community mental health setting, su... More
CHINWE ASIDANYA
I am an ANCC-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background across multiple mental heal... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am an ANCC-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background across multiple mental health settings. I am dedicated to providing comp... More
JAY RUAN
My name is Jay Ruan, a licensed clinical social worker in State of California. Beyond my education, trainings, and working experie... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
My name is Jay Ruan, a licensed clinical social worker in State of California. Beyond my education, trainings, and working experiences, I am also have lived experience of stru... More
Rebecca Lesesne
Rebecca Lesesne, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping clients navigate depression, an... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
Female
Rebecca Lesesne, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and feelings of low se... More
VICTOR WASHINGTON
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in California with a demonstrated ability to develop rapport with people from various backg... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker in California with a demonstrated ability to develop rapport with people from various backgrounds. As a social worker, I have had the op... More
Gustavo  Olvera
Hola! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hola! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long-time approach to ther... More
LA CRYSTAL FULLER
I am La Crystal L. Fuller, a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am La Crystal L. Fuller, a dedicated and compassionate Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP). I... More
MARVIN WEST
Hi, I’m Marvin West, a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with training in Expressive Arts. I believe therapy is a powerful to... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hi, I’m Marvin West, a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with training in Expressive Arts. I believe therapy is a powerful tool for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Y... More
JUSTIN COLWELL
Justin has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare since 2014. He began his career as a mental health technician within... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Justin has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare since 2014. He began his career as a mental health technician within a locked psychiatric hospital in Los Angeles... More
NANCY ELLNER
One of my greatest passions in life is being a therapist. Drawing on decades of experience my approach blends warmth, insight, hum... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW|LICSW
Female
One of my greatest passions in life is being a therapist. Drawing on decades of experience my approach blends warmth, insight, humor & a deep respect for the trust this work r... More

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
   

Mental Health Services in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, California, a vibrant city in the heart of Kern County, hosts a diverse population of over 380,000 residents. Known for its rich cultural heritage, Bakersfield also boasts the breathtaking Sequoia National Forest as a nearby landmark.

Key Mental-Health Concerns for Bakersfield Residents

Bakersfield residents often grapple with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse, reflecting state-level trends as noted by the CDC. Kern County also has a significant number of individuals struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Access to Care & Providers in Bakersfield

Access to mental health services in Bakersfield, California, is facilitated by both public and private providers. The Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services offer crisis lines and community-based services. There are also numerous private mental health therapists in Bakersfield, California, providing tailored care.

Therapies & Specialties

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are widely available in Bakersfield.
  • EMDR and other trauma-focused care therapies are offered by numerous licensed therapists in Bakersfield, California.
  • Unique local offerings include bilingual care, e-therapy options, and specialized support for veterans.

Local Policies & Stressors

The oil and agricultural industries in Bakersfield can exert unique stressors on its residents. Additionally, high cost-of-living and remote-work challenges common in California may impact mental health.

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