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NAOMI JONES
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected begin to make sen... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
As a trauma-informed therapist, I specialize in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected begin to make sense of their pain and rediscover their inner s... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
BRYAN LLORENTE
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and ther... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, my name is Bryan Llorente, I am a licensed clinical social worker and have experience working in several clinical and therapeutic settings. I started my career at Adve... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
KELLY MULLINS
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a war... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I'm Kelly, your dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. In our sessions, my primary goal is to create a warm and welcoming space where you feel supporte... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
LA TANYA WALLACE
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health i... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Therapy Intensives facilitate deep exploration of the roots of psychological factors impacting chronic mental or physical health imbalances. You will be provided a safe space ... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
SUSAN PROUDFOOT
Ever feel like your brain won't turn off or that you are constantly worrying about one thing or another? Feel like you are always ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW|LICSW
Female
Ever feel like your brain won't turn off or that you are constantly worrying about one thing or another? Feel like you are always anxious or have some trauma in your past? Do ... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
TARA RYAN
I have enjoyed practicing therapy to help individuals navigate challenging times and achieve meaningful life improvements since 20... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC|LIMHP|LPC
Female
I have enjoyed practicing therapy to help individuals navigate challenging times and achieve meaningful life improvements since 2013. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Co... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
CORY SULLIVAN
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the Universi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
My name is Cory Sullivan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I earned my Master's in Social Work degree from the University of Southern California. I have a passion f... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
TAINA CONNELLY
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University and have been practicing as a clinician for 2... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
GERARD ARTESONA
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University) in ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology (now Sofia University) in 2012. In addition to my graduate training, I ... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
RAVINA WADHWANI
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Female
Hi, I’m Ravina, a licensed therapist (LPCC, #16404) with a deeply personal mission to create brave, healing spaces where individuals can grow, unlearn, and embrace alignment... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
DAMIEN BEAUCHEMIN
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I've been a therapist dedicated to supporting diverse communities for over a decade. My firsthand experience with the foster care system, along with my own identity as a membe... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
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
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROMEO BALLAYAN
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LISW-CP|LCSW
Male
I am warm, DIRECT, solution-focused, AUTHENTIC, mildly confrontational, 100% Raw/Real and guaranteed to make you laugh as I have heard often from clients that I am funny :-) ... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
KAREN HARVEY
Hi it's nice to meet you, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Ful... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi it's nice to meet you, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Masters from Fuller Theological Seminary and have been practi... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ART IMLA
Hi, I'm a licensed marriage, family therapist out of California with over a decade of experience in therapy. I have my master's of... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hi, I'm a licensed marriage, family therapist out of California with over a decade of experience in therapy. I have my master's of counseling and a family man dedicated to hel... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
ROY ALLAN ELEVAZO
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a Board-Certified Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I specialize in treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiet... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
MICHAELA THOMPSON
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encoura... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW|LSCSW
Female
Michaela Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California, Kansas and Missouri. She is approachable, attentive, encouraging, understanding, and adept at finding sol... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
AMBER OSIJO
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. For almost a decade, I have worked to help many diverse clients, including adults, teens, children, and seniors. Treatment areas... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
SUSANNAH BEIER
Hi, I’m Susannah Beier, PMHNP, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in P... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi, I’m Susannah Beier, PMHNP, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with additional certification in Perinatal Mental Health. I provide virtual car... More
Bakersfield, CA
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
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
Bakersfield, CA
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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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