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KRISTY LAMAR
Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated with my Masters from the University of Southern California in 2014. I work... More
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and graduated with my Masters from the University of Southern California in 2014. I work with people who are struggling with their se... More
Bakersfield, CA
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STEPHANIE MORENOCARVAJAL
Hello, I am Stephanie Moreno-Carvajal and I have over 10 years of experience providing therapy for adults and adolescents from var... More
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Hello, I am Stephanie Moreno-Carvajal and I have over 10 years of experience providing therapy for adults and adolescents from various multicultural backgrounds with a trauma-... More
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SHERYL STRUM
Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from California State University, Fres... More
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Hi! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I received my Masters from California State University, Fresno and have been practicing for 30+ years. I ... More
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BLAKE KERR
Over human history, people have mostly lived in close-knit communities. This has eroded with the advances in transportation and te... More
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Over human history, people have mostly lived in close-knit communities. This has eroded with the advances in transportation and technology. Most people have lost much of the s... More
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NATSUKO JACOBSON
Hello. I'm a bilingual English-Japanese Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Los Angeles, California. I've been practicing for... More
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Female
Hello. I'm a bilingual English-Japanese Licensed Clinical Social worker based in Los Angeles, California. I've been practicing for 8 and a half years. The majority of my caree... More
Bakersfield, CA
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SEHAJJYOT GREWAL
Hello! My name is is Sehaj and I am so glad you are taking the first steps to healing. Whether you're struggling with overwhelmi... More
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Hello! My name is is Sehaj and I am so glad you are taking the first steps to healing. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming thoughts, emotions, past trauma, anxiety, ... More
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NALLELI GARRIDO
Welcome! I’m Nalleli, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Over the past 7 years, I have assisted many individuals na... More
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Welcome! I’m Nalleli, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Over the past 7 years, I have assisted many individuals navigate life’s challenges and discover their... More
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VERONICA IBARRA
Hola and welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I earned my master’s degree from the Unive... More
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Hola and welcome! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in California. I earned my master’s degree from the University of Phoenix and have been supporting cli... More
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PORTIA REDDY
I’m a California-licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping clients overcome stress, anxiety, depression, self-... More
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I’m a California-licensed therapist with over 15 years of experience helping clients overcome stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem challenges, motivation struggles, and ... More
Bakersfield, CA
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SALOMON GARCIA
Hello, my name is Salomon Garcia, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in southern California. I have been practicing for ov... More
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Hello, my name is Salomon Garcia, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in southern California. I have been practicing for over 6 years. I have worked with a broad range ... More
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BRIAN WEDDERBURN
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I strive to make the process easier by creating a space where you feel unde... More
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Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, but I strive to make the process easier by creating a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered. As a Licens... More
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ANDREW NGUYEN
As a board-certified psychotherapist, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of remarkable clients. My pro... More
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As a board-certified psychotherapist, I have had the privilege of collaborating with a diverse array of remarkable clients. My professional journey encompasses assisting paren... More
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VIRGINIA BRADLEY
Meet Dr. Virginia Bradley; a graduate from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) where she received her title as Doctor of Nursin... More
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Meet Dr. Virginia Bradley; a graduate from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) where she received her title as Doctor of Nursing Practice/ Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse P... More
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JASON MARKEL
Hi! My name is Jason Markel (pronounced Mar-Kell) and I am honored to be considered as your therapist. I am a person who is passio... More
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Hi! My name is Jason Markel (pronounced Mar-Kell) and I am honored to be considered as your therapist. I am a person who is passionate and dedicated in helping others and I us... More
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CARMEN PULIDO
I provide Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cognitive decline, dement... More
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I provide Psychological and Neuropsychological evaluations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cognitive decline, dementia (Major/Minor Neurocognitive Disorder), cle... More
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VERONICA FENDER
Hello, my name is Veronica. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing compassionate support and profess... More
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Hello, my name is Veronica. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to providing compassionate support and professional guidance to individuals. With a strong ... More
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STEPHANY CECIL
Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulty connecting in your relationships? Or have been wanting to explore underlying core b... More
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Have you been feeling stuck? Having difficulty connecting in your relationships? Or have been wanting to explore underlying core beliefs or unresolved trauma that have been im... More
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MICHAEL THEY
Michael They earned his doctoral degree in nursing and is a board-certified Psychiatric nurse practitioner. He treats children, a... More
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Michael They earned his doctoral degree in nursing and is a board-certified Psychiatric nurse practitioner. He treats children, adolescents, and adults who have Depression, A... More
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ANGELIQUE CELESTINE
My name is Angelique Celestine, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience, working with i... More
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My name is Angelique Celestine, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 10 years of experience, working with individuals and families in child welfare and ... More
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JAMES KURTZ
 Love and work are essential to a meaningful life. Relationships with others define experience and work gives a sense of purpose... More
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 Love and work are essential to a meaningful life. Relationships with others define experience and work gives a sense of purpose. Disturbance in these affect well being and ... More
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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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