Bakersfield, CA Psychodynamic Therapists

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DANIELLE CHEN
Thanks for connecting. Allow me to introduce myself. I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, e... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LP
Female
Thanks for connecting. Allow me to introduce myself. I have worked with a variety of clients dealing with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, OCD, trauma, issues of ident... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
MICHELLE SOTO
There is always room for growth no matter what age or where you are in life. It is my mission to help people in their personal gro... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
There is always room for growth no matter what age or where you are in life. It is my mission to help people in their personal growth and reach their full potential. I genuine... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
AMILCAR PINA
Hello. My name is Amilcar and I am a clinical social worker for the past 14 years. I received my BA in Sociology from UC Berkeley ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Hello. My name is Amilcar and I am a clinical social worker for the past 14 years. I received my BA in Sociology from UC Berkeley and my Masters in Social Work from California... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
ANDREW MOHAMED
I started out as a kid from Queens, NY who volunteered on the weekends working with individuals with autism while I was in high sc... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
I started out as a kid from Queens, NY who volunteered on the weekends working with individuals with autism while I was in high school. That propelled me into the world of soc... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
TAYA MILLER
Like a player who sees their team struggling, no matter what it is you are facing, I'm confidently yelling, "Put me in!" because I... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Like a player who sees their team struggling, no matter what it is you are facing, I'm confidently yelling, "Put me in!" because I love what I do and I am damn good at it. Th... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
YANA KAMINSKY
Hello! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in CA. I have been in practice since 2011 and have treated a wide ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist, practicing in CA. I have been in practice since 2011 and have treated a wide range of clients from various cultural backgr... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
MICHELLE CHARNESSADAMS
Dr. Charness is a former assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault, and rape ca... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Dr. Charness is a former assistant district attorney specializing in prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault, and rape cases. Additionally, she has her PsyD in clinic... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
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
Psychodynamic
DORIS HAYES
Hello! I'm a Licensed Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in California. I received my Masters from the University... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello! I'm a Licensed Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in California. I received my Masters from the University of Walden and have practiced for over one ye... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
SARAH YANG
Therapy should be a safe place where you can debrief, process your thoughts, find clarity and work out issues without any judgemen... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW|LICSW
Female
Therapy should be a safe place where you can debrief, process your thoughts, find clarity and work out issues without any judgement or negativity. My approach has always been ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
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Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
AMENAGHAWON UGWUEDE
I'm Dr. Amenaghawon Ugwuede, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I'm Dr. Amenaghawon Ugwuede, a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in medication management for individuals seeking additional support al... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
SETAREH SASSANI
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master’s degree from All... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. I received my Master’s degree from Alliant International University and have been p... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
JUSTIN COLWELL
Justin has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare since 2014. He began his career as a mental health technician within... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Justin has been working in the field of behavioral healthcare since 2014. He began his career as a mental health technician within a locked psychiatric hospital in Los Angeles... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
GUSTAVO LOZANO
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone. Hi, I’m Gustavo—and I’m her... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself? You don’t have to go through it alone. Hi, I’m Gustavo—and I’m here to help you take the next step toward feeli... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
ELIZABETH GAMBOA
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, discove... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, discover strengths, and build meaningful change. I h... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
TINA SANDOVAL BROUSSARD
I am a lantinx female, who enjoys hearing others stories and helping people discover their strength and authentic selves. My app... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
I am a lantinx female, who enjoys hearing others stories and helping people discover their strength and authentic selves. My approach is rooted in the belief that you are th... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
JAY RUAN
My name is Jay Ruan, a licensed clinical social worker in State of California. Beyond my education, trainings, and working experie... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
My name is Jay Ruan, a licensed clinical social worker in State of California. Beyond my education, trainings, and working experiences, I am also have lived experience of stru... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
YOSEYA TAYLOR
HI! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I have been practicing in a variety of settings involving mental h... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
HI! I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California. I have been practicing in a variety of settings involving mental health for the past 20 plus years and have a l... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic
PEGGY STEWART
Hello, my name is Peggy Stewart, and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade. I am a professor at the University of... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello, my name is Peggy Stewart, and I have been practicing psychotherapy for over a decade. I am a professor at the University of Southern California, where I teach aspiring ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Psychodynamic

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

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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