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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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
School Issues
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Bend Health
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They conn... More
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Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
Bend Health is a virtual clinic that delivers timely, high-quality mental health care for children, teens, and families. They connect you with licensed therapists and clinicia... More
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Bend Health may be well-suited to individuals who value evidence-based, personalized virtual care in managing mental health challenges across childhood and young adulthood. Their approach integrates a range of therapies, including family-based and trauma-informed care, to support children, teens, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, and identity-related issues. View Profile
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
DAMARIS GUERRA
Hi, I’m Damaris. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges by c... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi, I’m Damaris. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges by creating a safe and non-judgmental space to ex... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
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
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
GERTRUDIS VARGAS
My name is Gertrudis Vargas and I am a bicultural, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
My name is Gertrudis Vargas and I am a bicultural, bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience. My clinical expertise a... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
DAVID SERBIN
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Male
My name is David Serbin. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #147386) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC #15666). Through therapy, I work with c... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
School Issues
CHAD PETTIES
I am a highly accomplished Licensed, Marriage, and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience in managing challenging behav... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I am a highly accomplished Licensed, Marriage, and Family Therapist with over 28 years of experience in managing challenging behaviors and helping individuals with ongoing sig... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
CLARK EDMOND
I worked at Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts, a level 12 treatment facility, for children and adolescents in ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
I worked at Oak Grove Center for Education Treatment and the Arts, a level 12 treatment facility, for children and adolescents in Murrieta, California for 10 years before ente... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
SHOBHA GEORGE
Hi there, I'm Shobha. Do you feel stressed out, anxious in a social circle, feel blue? Are you struggling to keep up with your re... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW|LICSW
Female
Hi there, I'm Shobha. Do you feel stressed out, anxious in a social circle, feel blue? Are you struggling to keep up with your relationships, work and health? Is it hard to b... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
GARY YOUSSEF
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT|IMFT
Male
My name is Gary Youssef and I have been providing mental/behavioral health services for children, adolescents, adults and families for 25+ years. I'm a licensed marriage and f... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
LAREINA CHEUNG
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and have been practicing for 9 years. My primary goal is to estab... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and have been practicing for 9 years. My primary goal is to establish a trusting relationship and working coll... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
VALERIE CENTENO
Life is hard and naturally comes with stressors and overwhelming feelings, no matter your age. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelme... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Life is hard and naturally comes with stressors and overwhelming feelings, no matter your age. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed with your emotions, or maybe you recently e... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
MELISSA HUDSON
Hi, I am a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist for 10 years. My goal is to provide guidance... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi, I am a Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist. I have been working as a therapist for 10 years. My goal is to provide guidance, support, and feedback in a safe therapeutic... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
BLANCA MONZON
Hola, I am Blanca "Janet" Monzon. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working in communities ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hola, I am Blanca "Janet" Monzon. I’m a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working in communities of color, in the fields of education, mental ... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
DEVRA RICHMAN
Do you feel like something inside is broken? Do you feel less-than-whole emotionally, physically or in relationships and want to l... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Do you feel like something inside is broken? Do you feel less-than-whole emotionally, physically or in relationships and want to learn to put the pieces together to create you... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
MICHELLE SETTERGREN
Profile: Hi there and welcome! My name is Michelle, and I'm glad you found your way here. Life has a way of introducing anxiety, s... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Profile: Hi there and welcome! My name is Michelle, and I'm glad you found your way here. Life has a way of introducing anxiety, stress, trauma, and grief when we least expect... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
DIANDRIA DONALDSON
Hello! I am delighted that you have considered me to be your new therapist. Over several years, I have found a special place in th... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello! I am delighted that you have considered me to be your new therapist. Over several years, I have found a special place in therapeutic services and have been amazed in ho... More
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues
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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
School Issues
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
Bakersfield, CA
School Issues

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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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.

Take the Next Step

Start your journey towards mental health treatment in Bakersfield, California. Find a licensed therapist in Bakersfield, California that can provide the support you need.