Bakersfield, CA Therapists

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ARIEL WILCOXEN
My name is Ariel Wilcoxen. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California, and I work with cl... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Female
My name is Ariel Wilcoxen. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Southern California, and I work with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with a... More
JODY EVANS
Hi. My name is Jody Evans and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing for the past 10 years. I grad... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi. My name is Jody Evans and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing for the past 10 years. I graduated from Pepperdine university top of my cl... More
UJU OSAGIE
I am a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner with dual board certification: Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a doctoral-prepared nurse practitioner with dual board certification: Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate. I have over ... More
ANGELICA LIMON
Angelica has a passion for helping young children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. She works with clients who suf... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Angelica has a passion for helping young children and adolescents, as well as couples and families. She works with clients who suffer from depression, anxiety, addiction, adju... More
ALICIA SANTIAGO
Hi there, I'm Alicia. Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hi there, I'm Alicia. Are you feeling lost or stuck in some aspect of your life and finding it hard to move forward? Is it hard to be kind to yourself? With your permission,... More
MADELINE IRVING
Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I have been in the field for 9 years and have worked wit... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Female
Hi, I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California. I have been in the field for 9 years and have worked with various age groups and settings from county... More
MOLLY BANKS
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in perinatal mental health, addressing symptoms of anxiety and depressi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) specializing in perinatal mental health, addressing symptoms of anxiety and depression, low frustration tolerance, social/emotion... More
ANDREA MONTANO
My name is Andrea Montano and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in the menta... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Female
My name is Andrea Montano and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 15 years of experience working in the mental health field. My purpose and passion are in... More
Maria Salcido De Guerra
Maria D. Salcido De Guerra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily supports Spanish-speaking adults as they navi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
Female
Maria D. Salcido De Guerra is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who primarily supports Spanish-speaking adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and life tr... 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
NAVNEET DHALIWAL
Navneet Mann is a highly skilled Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with dual board certifications. Having earned her Doct... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Navneet Mann is a highly skilled Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with dual board certifications. Having earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in 2022, she em... More
Capri Cruz
I knew I was called to be a psychotherapist when I was 10. How else was I going to fix my life after my parents damaged it :-) Aft... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
Female
I knew I was called to be a psychotherapist when I was 10. How else was I going to fix my life after my parents damaged it :-) After growing up in foster care, I spent decades... More
AMANDA PELAEZ
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for 7 years. I have received my masters degree from Cali... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been practicing for 7 years. I have received my masters degree from California Baptist University, and am currently p... More
OKECHUKWU OFODILE
I am a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and adult gerontology NP that specializes in Psychiatric Eva... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a dual board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) and adult gerontology NP that specializes in Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management, diagnosing, ... More
LANA HOYER
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety and depression. It’s my passion to work with young adu... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in anxiety and depression. It’s my passion to work with young adults and adults with the number of challenges ... More
WELLINGTON GEORGIOU
My name is Wellington Georgiou, and I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Menta... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
My name is Wellington Georgiou, and I am board-certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I hold a... More
YISOOK BAIK
Hello! Welcome to my page! I’m Yisook, a Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of counseling experience supporting diverse indi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello! Welcome to my page! I’m Yisook, a Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of counseling experience supporting diverse individuals and families. I hold deep respect for... More
MICHELLE PINCKNEY
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in th... More
IJEOMA MBADUGHA
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My interest in helping the medically underserved arose decades before COVID... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. My interest in helping the medically underserved arose decades before COVID-19. However, the pandemic was a large cataly... More
SANDRA LEON
Your life is changing and you’re not sure why you’re not handling it better. In my work with clients, I’ve seen that even go... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Your life is changing and you’re not sure why you’re not handling it better. In my work with clients, I’ve seen that even good changes can make usually well-adjusted peo... 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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