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JARED BARRERA
My name is Jared and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have 5 years of professio... More
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LPCC
Male
My name is Jared and I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of California. I have 5 years of professional experience as an individual therapist, fa... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
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Bakersfield, CA
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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
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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
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
CHUNG PHAM
Hello, I’m Chung Pham, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 25 years of experience in the menta... More
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LCSW
Female
Hello, I’m Chung Pham, LCSW. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. I have had the privilege of w... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
SYED MEHDI
My name means “Light,” and my goal is to help you rediscover yours. As a BIPOC therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive, holi... More
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LMFT
Male
My name means “Light,” and my goal is to help you rediscover yours. As a BIPOC therapist, I bring a culturally sensitive, holistic approach to healing. Together, we’ll s... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
LEE LAWVER
Christopher Lawver is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in private practice and community ... More
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LMFT
Male
Christopher Lawver is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in private practice and community mental health settings. He graduated from Ant... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
JOSHUA BIENENFELD
Hi there, I'm Joshua! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a master’s degree in social work, I specialize in ... More
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LCSW
Male
Hi there, I'm Joshua! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with a master’s degree in social work, I specialize in providing compassionate, client-centered ther... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
ANA RIVERA GONZALEZ
Life can be difficult and, at times, feel overwhelming. When navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, our perspective can become... More
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LMFT
Female
Life can be difficult and, at times, feel overwhelming. When navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, our perspective can become blurred, making it hard to see a way forward... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
GABRIELA RUIZ
My focus is on cognitive behavioral therapy and complicated grief therapy. Sometimes we have to face our losses to be able to move... More
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LCSW
Female
My focus is on cognitive behavioral therapy and complicated grief therapy. Sometimes we have to face our losses to be able to move forward, sometimes we have to confront our n... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
SUJIN MA
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, anxious, or weighed down by the past, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m Sujin ... More
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LPCC
Female
If you’ve been feeling disconnected, anxious, or weighed down by the past, you don’t have to go through it alone. I’m Sujin Ma, a licensed therapist and board-certified ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
SHARZAD KAVIANI
Are you struggling with balancing the demands of everyday life? Do you or a member of your family feel overwhelmed with feelings o... More
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LMFT
Female
Are you struggling with balancing the demands of everyday life? Do you or a member of your family feel overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety, depression, isolation or an inabil... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
AMRISHA PRAKASH
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing depression... More
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Female
Welcome! I’m a licensed clinical psychologist in California. I specialize in working with adults who are experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, social or family ch... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
YVETTE DAVIS
I have worked in the social service field for over 15 years as a social worker, clinician and in administration. I enjoy giving, ... More
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LCSW
Female
I have worked in the social service field for over 15 years as a social worker, clinician and in administration. I enjoy giving, sharing, working in the community, and connec... More
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Racism
ERRIE BOHANON
Greetings! I am Dr. Errie Bohanon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of combined expertise in Social Services a... More
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LCSW
Female
Greetings! I am Dr. Errie Bohanon, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 21 years of combined expertise in Social Services and Forensic Mental Health. With a deep commit... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
PAMELA NSOROMA JAMES
I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, and I specialize in the examination of the human experience, with an emphasis in tr... More
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LCSW
Female
I am a licensed psychotherapist in California, and I specialize in the examination of the human experience, with an emphasis in trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression disorders... More
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Racism
KRISTY ZHEN
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Bay Area and serving children and adults throughout California via telehea... More
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LCSW
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in the Bay Area and serving children and adults throughout California via telehealth. I have over 10 years experience working ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
NEGRESHA WELCOME
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong commitment to compassionate, client-cent... More
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PMHNP
Female
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong commitment to compassionate, client-centered care. I bring a wealth of experience wor... More
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Racism
BETHANY KELLEY
Greetings to You! I am Bethany and am thankful you have made the decision to live your most phenomenal life! Do you feel utterly ... More
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LCSW|LISW
Female
Greetings to You! I am Bethany and am thankful you have made the decision to live your most phenomenal life! Do you feel utterly lost, stuck or even misunderstood? Do you fee... More
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Racism
ANACRISTINA GIAQUINTO
I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 14 years of experience working with adults and youth. I am co... More
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LCSW
Female
I am a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with approximately 14 years of experience working with adults and youth. I am compassionate, and curious therapist and in my... More
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Racism
FELICIA PARKER
My approach draws on psychoanalytic thinking, which revolves on one central idea: much of what we think and feel remains outside o... More
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LCSW
Female
My approach draws on psychoanalytic thinking, which revolves on one central idea: much of what we think and feel remains outside of our awareness. Sometimes we keep powerful... 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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Start your journey towards mental health treatment in Bakersfield, California. Find a licensed therapist in Bakersfield, California that can provide the support you need.