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CHAU LE
Hi! My name is Chau. I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Yale Assistant Clinical Professor specializing in women's mental h... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi! My name is Chau. I’m a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Yale Assistant Clinical Professor specializing in women's mental health, particularly depression and anxiety. I... More
VANESSA GUTIERREZ
Hi, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree in Psychology and have... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master's degree in Psychology and have been practicing in this field for over 6 yea... More
NICOLE CHESS
Hello! My name is Nicole Chess and I have a masters in sport psychology and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! My name is Nicole Chess and I have a masters in sport psychology and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have a Master's sport psychology degree from John... More
PATRICIA SOTO
Welcome! I'm Patricia Soto, a compassionate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist committed to guiding individuals towards mental w... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Welcome! I'm Patricia Soto, a compassionate Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist committed to guiding individuals towards mental well-being and empowerment though all seasons ... More
DIANA BUSH
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and my role is to help you manage your mental health. I work with patients to assess, diag... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and my role is to help you manage your mental health. I work with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health cond... More
GHAZALA KHAN
Do you feel that you have been pulled in a thousand directions? Are you struggling with self-care, low self-esteem, negative think... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Do you feel that you have been pulled in a thousand directions? Are you struggling with self-care, low self-esteem, negative thinking, your job, or your relationships? Is it h... More
ALESSANDRA SZEKIR
Hello and Seja bem-vindo! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pu... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello and Seja bem-vindo! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I grew up in Brazil and moved to California to pursue my career as a therapist. I truly believ... More
JEFFENSEN JAY TIMACDOG
Are you ready to reclaim control over your mental health and start prioritizing what truly matters to you? Imagine being able to t... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
Are you ready to reclaim control over your mental health and start prioritizing what truly matters to you? Imagine being able to travel, enjoy a movie, or spend quality time w... More
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
JESSICA LEE
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I received my Masters from the University of Southern C... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles. I received my Masters from the University of Southern California (USC). I have a background in worki... More
JUSTIN KRAM
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently based and practicing in Oregon, though with an active licens... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently based and practicing in Oregon, though with an active license in California as well. I attended Californi... More
GREGORY PIKEN
I’m an LMFT/ CSAT/ CMAT doing private practice counseling and group therapy in Los Angeles. I’ve been a therapist for almost 7... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I’m an LMFT/ CSAT/ CMAT doing private practice counseling and group therapy in Los Angeles. I’ve been a therapist for almost 7 years, experienced in treating sex/ porn add... More
CARLA FRANCO
Are you a high achiever but frequently feel you're "faking" your way to success? Do you find yourself stuck in a situation you ha... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Are you a high achiever but frequently feel you're "faking" your way to success? Do you find yourself stuck in a situation you haven’t figured out how to change? Do you hav... More
TYLER HARTFORD
I’m a therapist dedicated to helping you find clarity, strength, and purpose amid life’s challenges. My practice is grounded i... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I’m a therapist dedicated to helping you find clarity, strength, and purpose amid life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in timeless values—honoring family, personal... 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
NANASTELLA EUGENE ELORT
My name is Nana-Stella Eugene, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and also have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology.... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
My name is Nana-Stella Eugene, and I am a licensed clinical social worker and also have a doctorate degree in clinical psychology. I was born and raised on the beautiful islan... More
LI KELLY
As a healthcare provider, my goal is to work with you to meet your healthcare needs, including your emotional and psychosocial nee... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
As a healthcare provider, my goal is to work with you to meet your healthcare needs, including your emotional and psychosocial needs. I believe in a holistic approach, evidenc... More
SIMONE KAUFMAN
Hello! Thank you for visiting! I am a dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult/Geriatric Pra... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello! Thank you for visiting! I am a dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatric-Mental Health and Adult/Geriatric Practice. I earned my master’s degree with Adu... More
CLAUDIA CASTELLANOSHUDGINS
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience based in CA. Although I specialize in perinatal ment... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience based in CA. Although I specialize in perinatal mental health (pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum), ... More
PAMELA MOKOKO
Pamela Mokoko is a doctorate prepared, board-certified as a child, adolescence and adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitio... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Pamela Mokoko is a doctorate prepared, board-certified as a child, adolescence and adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) . I specialized in the variou... 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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