Bakersfield, CA Therapy for Older Adults

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CORY SULLIVAN
I’m Cory Sullivan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained at the University of Southern California. I’m passionate about he... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
I’m Cory Sullivan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained at the University of Southern California. I’m passionate about helping people find their “new normal” afte... More
Who might be a good fit for Cory?
Clients working through anxiety, depression, or the emotional impact of chronic illness and looking for an eclectic therapy approach might engage well with Cory Sullivan’s method. He emphasizes collaboration and understanding the challenges of identity and loss, offering support that acknowledges clients’ experiences while fostering connection and resilience. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
DIANE DUNNE
Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who has successfully helped her patients for more than 25 years utilizing an int... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LP
Female
Dr. Diane Dunne, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who has successfully helped her patients for more than 25 years utilizing an integrative approach to therapy! Her passion for... More
Who might be a good fit for Diane?
Diane Dunne may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing anxiety, mood challenges, or navigating life transitions. Her integrative approach, combined with a warm and compassionate style, supports individuals seeking both practical strategies and empathetic understanding across various stages of adulthood. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
MEGAN MURPHY
My name is Megan, I am a licensed clinical social worker in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experi... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
My name is Megan, I am a licensed clinical social worker in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with multiple areas o... More
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
KIMBERLY BROOKS
I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW. I help adults and couples facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overw... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LICSW|LCSW
Female
I’m Kimberly M. Brooks, LCSW. I help adults and couples facing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship strain, and emotional overwhelm find clarity and peace. My style is warm... More
Who might be a good fit for Kimberly?
Kimberly Brooks may support individuals who want to explore healing and relationship growth through a faith-integrated and cognitive-behavioral lens. Her warm and direct style offers practical tools and steady guidance, creating a calm space where adults and couples can work through anxiety, trauma, and emotional overwhelm with clarity and confidence. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
DAVID MILLER
Greetings. I’m David Joel Miller, licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselo... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Greetings. I’m David Joel Miller, licensed in California as a Marriage and Family Therapist and a Professional Clinical Counselor. Before entering private practice, I worked... More
Who might be a good fit for David?
David Miller may be well-suited to individuals who value a person-centered and solution-focused approach in managing life transitions and challenges like depression or substance misuse. His background as a substance abuse counselor and marriage and family therapist informs a compassionate style that supports clients across various adult age groups as they work toward meaningful change. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
MAX SUTTONSMOLIN
You may be on the right path, but stumbled, fell, or got lost along the way. Or you may be struggling to find the path. I want to ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LP
Male
You may be on the right path, but stumbled, fell, or got lost along the way. Or you may be struggling to find the path. I want to help. In therapy, I aim to create a calm, stu... More
Who might be a good fit for Max?
People seeking clarity around their emotional experience or support navigating life transitions may find Max Suttonsmolin’s approach fitting. He offers a patient, nonjudgmental space that encourages curiosity and reflection, integrating therapies like ACT and DBT to support individuals coping with mood disorders, trauma, and identity-related challenges. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
DEENA TERRELL
I am a licensed clinician who provides a comprehensive range of mental health services, encompassing both traditional and innovati... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LICSW|LCSW|LCSW-C
Female
I am a licensed clinician who provides a comprehensive range of mental health services, encompassing both traditional and innovative approaches. I am licensed to practice in C... More
Who might be a good fit for Deena?
Clients working through life transitions and looking for Christian counseling support might engage well with Deena Terrell’s approach. Her integration of evidence-based methods like CBT and DBT with a faith-informed perspective can offer meaningful guidance, especially for older adults managing trauma, chronic illness, or women’s mental health concerns. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
TERRI PITTENGER
I am a psychologist and offer services via telehealth for individuals. Problems come from a network of experiences. In our work... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LP
Female
I am a psychologist and offer services via telehealth for individuals. Problems come from a network of experiences. In our work together, we will investigate these problems... More
Who might be a good fit for Terri?
Terri Pittenger may be well-suited to individuals who value an interactive, insight-oriented approach in managing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She collaborates with clients to uncover the origins of their challenges and develop flexible strategies that foster greater confidence and emotional clarity. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
GLORIA GONZALES
Hello, my name is Gloria Gonzales, I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed psychotherapist, with three adult grown children. My exper... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello, my name is Gloria Gonzales, I am a bilingual/bicultural licensed psychotherapist, with three adult grown children. My experience is working with individuals, families, ... More
Who might be a good fit for Gloria?
Individuals focused on improving emotional well-being while managing family conflict or life transitions may find support in Gloria Gonzales’s work. Her culturally sensitive and attachment-based approach is designed to honor personal history and foster healing for individuals, couples, and families across adulthood. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
NAVNEET DHALIWAL
Navneet Dhaliwal, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Navneet Dhaliwal, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides comprehensive psychiatric care for children, adolescents, a... More
Who might be a good fit for Navneet?
Those coping with mood disorders or pursuing personal growth in managing anxiety and depression may find Navneet Dhaliwal’s approach to be well-aligned. She integrates psychoeducation and a holistic perspective to support middle-aged and older adults through life transitions and complex mental health challenges. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
VINCENT MORDA
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I'm here to make sure that it's meaning... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. I congratulate you on starting your journey and I'm here to make sure that it's meaningful to you. I specialize in working with indi... More
Who might be a good fit for Vincent?
Vincent Morda may work particularly well with those looking to build skills around managing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. His collaborative, client-centered approach creates a supportive space tailored to individual needs, including specialized work with older adults and couples using methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman method. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
RAZALYN NICKOLA
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adult clients to improve anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and self-w... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adult clients to improve anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and self-worth. I have a background working with anxiet... More
Who might be a good fit for Razalyn?
Individuals navigating challenges like anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem may find support through the approach used by Razalyn Nickola. She integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, tailoring her work to adults facing life transitions, workplace stress, and related concerns. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
SHAHRZAD SHADMANI
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should be both evidence-based an... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should be both evidence-based and deeply human. I take time to truly listen, ... More
Who might be a good fit for Shahrzad?
Clients seeking structured support for mood disorders or looking to improve coping skills might consider working with Shahrzad Shadmani. Her approach integrates attachment-based and cognitive behavioral techniques with a focus on resilience, offering support tailored to children, teens, and young adults facing challenges such as ADHD, depression, or bipolar disorder. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
HELEN METTU
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner currently accepting new clients, I've been in clinical practice since 2010. Specializing in un... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner currently accepting new clients, I've been in clinical practice since 2010. Specializing in understanding the unique challenges patients fa... More
Who might be a good fit for Helen?
Clients in need of guidance around mood regulation and emotional challenges could benefit from Helen Mettu’s approach. She integrates a mind-body perspective with psychoeducation to support individuals managing conditions like anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, including those with military backgrounds. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
SANDRA MERINO
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2.5 years of experience and 17 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. I have a mast... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with 2.5 years of experience and 17 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. I have a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Manag... More
Who might be a good fit for Sandra?
Sandra Merino may support individuals who want to explore emotional well-being through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-informed lens. She works with clients across youth and young adulthood, including those managing mood disorders, anxiety, or grief, and integrates her broad nursing background to address complex health and mental health needs. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
MARC MOAWAD
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, based in California. I currently only treat individuals at this time, and do... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, based in California. I currently only treat individuals at this time, and do not provide treatment for couples for famili... More
Who might be a good fit for Marc?
Marc Moawad offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on managing anxiety, depression, or life transitions. His work often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, supporting adults who are navigating career stress, trauma, or challenges related to self-esteem and relationships. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
VIVIENNE AYOMANOR
I’m Vivienne Ayomanor, and I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with certifications in both mental health and family medicine. I c... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I’m Vivienne Ayomanor, and I am a Doctor of Nursing Practice, with certifications in both mental health and family medicine. I chose to pursue dual certification because I b... More
Who might be a good fit for Vivienne?
People experiencing mood disorders or those wanting to strengthen their ability to manage co-occurring physical and mental health challenges could benefit from Vivienne Ayomanor’s focused therapeutic work. She integrates cognitive behavioral therapy with medication management to provide holistic care that addresses both mental health and chronic health conditions. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
ROBERT GARZA
California State University Stanislaus of Social Work, Master's in Social Work License LCSW# 76744 23 Years of experience Hello! ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
California State University Stanislaus of Social Work, Master's in Social Work License LCSW# 76744 23 Years of experience Hello! My name is Robert Garza, LCSW Bi-lingual. I h... More
Who might be a good fit for Robert?
Clients working through anxiety and depression and looking for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy support might engage well with Robert Garza’s approach. His bilingual background and extensive experience across diverse age groups and settings can offer a compassionate space for those facing challenges like addiction, grief, or family conflict. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
ABRYAN SEABRON
Hey there, I'm Abryan. Are you seeking professional assistance to overcome overwhelming obstacles? Or maybe you just feel you need... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hey there, I'm Abryan. Are you seeking professional assistance to overcome overwhelming obstacles? Or maybe you just feel you need to speak to someone as a way to vent, decomp... More
Who might be a good fit for Abryan?
Clients facing concerns such as anxiety or challenges related to life transitions may connect with the techniques and structure offered by Abryan Seabron. Her use of mindfulness, relaxation strategies, and a warm, approachable style can create a supportive space for those seeking to build coping skills and prioritize self-care. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
Older Adults
PERYNN DALBA
My name is Dr. Perynn D'Alba and I am a clinical psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make changes. These c... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LP
Female
My name is Dr. Perynn D'Alba and I am a clinical psychologist. I enjoy working with clients who are ready to make changes. These can be big or small, this is your life and you... More
Who might be a good fit for Perynn?
Perynn Dalba offers an approach that may suit individuals focusing on making meaningful changes in their lives, whether those changes feel big or small. Her humanistic style, combined with creative interventions and a use of humor, can create a supportive space for clients dealing with challenges like anxiety, grief, or life transitions. View Profile
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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