Bakersfield, CA Supportive Therapists

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ELIZABETH ARREDONDO
Hello, I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and your compassionate guide on the journey to improved mental well-being.... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello, I'm Elizabeth, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and your compassionate guide on the journey to improved mental well-being. I am a therapist who believes in creating a ... More
Bakersfield, CA
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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
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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
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MEAZA EJIGU
Greetings! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. With over 25 years of experience in health care a... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Greetings! I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. With over 25 years of experience in health care and 16 years of experience as a nurse practiti... More
Bakersfield, CA
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DIANA BUSH
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and my role is to help you manage your mental health. I work with patients to assess, diag... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and my role is to help you manage your mental health. I work with patients to assess, diagnose, and treat a range of mental health cond... More
Bakersfield, CA
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MARYAM LATEEF
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, not able to focus or concentrate when you need to? Are you ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, not able to focus or concentrate when you need to? Are you considering psychiatric medication management... More
Bakersfield, CA
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ROBERT ALESSI
Born and raised in New York City. Graduated from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. Received my Psychiatric Residency training a... More
Psychiatrist
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MD
Male
Born and raised in New York City. Graduated from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine. Received my Psychiatric Residency training at Columbia and Cornell. Thereafter, I was a C... More
Bakersfield, CA
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APRIL ORTIZ
Hello, I’m April, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in California. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-base... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, I’m April, a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner based in California. I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care through comprehensive as... More
Bakersfield, CA
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JANA CUA
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist specializing in MEDICATION MANAGEMENT (NOT THERAPY). I am licensed to practice medicine in mul... More
Psychiatrist
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MD
Female
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatrist specializing in MEDICATION MANAGEMENT (NOT THERAPY). I am licensed to practice medicine in multiple states. I treat a wide range of psychia... More
Bakersfield, CA
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HERIBERTO SIERRA
Hello. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been an RN since 2006, in psychiatry since 2012, and a Psychiat... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
Hello. I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been an RN since 2006, in psychiatry since 2012, and a Psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2021. I have a B... More
Bakersfield, CA
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SHEHNAZ HUSSAIN
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), trained and experienced in treating psychiatric di... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), trained and experienced in treating psychiatric disorders across all ages and practice environm... More
Bakersfield, CA
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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
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Gustavo  Olvera
Hola! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hola! I'm Gustavo Olvera and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), serving clients via telehealth throughout the State of California. My long-time approach to ther... More
Bakersfield, CA
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JASON IMHOFF
Time to change! You don’t have to keep living this way. You can live the life that you want to live! You don’t have to do it o... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Male
Time to change! You don’t have to keep living this way. You can live the life that you want to live! You don’t have to do it on your own. I help leaders, athletes, and o... More
Bakersfield, CA
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MARGARET POPP
Hi, I’m Lainie Popp. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness-based approaches. I he... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hi, I’m Lainie Popp. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in EMDR, parts work, and mindfulness-based approaches. I help adults who struggle with anxiety, perfecti... More
Bakersfield, CA
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NNAEMEKA ANOSIKE
I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journey... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner passionate about supporting individuals through their mental health journeys with kindness and evidence-based care. I sp... More
Bakersfield, CA
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BIANCA QUINTERO
Hello! My name is Bianca Quintero, and I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently offer... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
Hello! My name is Bianca Quintero, and I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) CA Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently offering online faith-based therapy. Serving in th... More
Bakersfield, CA
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MA ROSA NIKA VARRIN
My experience includes working extensively with individuals facing chronic and severe mental illness in both inpatient and outpati... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
My experience includes working extensively with individuals facing chronic and severe mental illness in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I have also served as a profess... More
Bakersfield, CA
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JESSICA SMITH
Hi! I'm an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and dedicated to providing exc... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi! I'm an experienced and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, board-certified (PMHNP-BC) and dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care. I received a Doc... More
Bakersfield, CA
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OLENA GONCHARENKO
I am licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and certified in Psychiatry in California. As a health care provider, working for many years... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am licensed as a Nurse Practitioner and certified in Psychiatry in California. As a health care provider, working for many years in acute health care settings, I developed a... 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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