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JUSTIN KRAM
Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently based and practicing in Oregon, though with an active licens... More
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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
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JOHN GARCIA
When we experience severe trauma or life stressors, our lives can start to collapse into a day-to-day struggle. Our normal coping ... More
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LMFT
Male
When we experience severe trauma or life stressors, our lives can start to collapse into a day-to-day struggle. Our normal coping mechanisms and our support systems can start ... 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
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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
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OMAR LORENTE
You don’t have to struggle alone! I look forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively with you in your journey in discove... More
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LMFT
Male
You don’t have to struggle alone! I look forward to the opportunity to work collaboratively with you in your journey in discovering how to make positive changes, decrease n... More
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LINDSAY BARRIENTOS
As a dedicated Hispanic female immigrant with over a decade of nursing experience and specialized training as a Psychiatric-Mental... More
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PMHNP
Female
As a dedicated Hispanic female immigrant with over a decade of nursing experience and specialized training as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I am pass... More
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ERIN CARL
I am an affirmative therapist and am LGBTQIA+ allied (I myself identify as gender queer and pansexual), BLM allied, Indigenous/nat... More
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LMFT
Female
I am an affirmative therapist and am LGBTQIA+ allied (I myself identify as gender queer and pansexual), BLM allied, Indigenous/native allied, API allied, Latinx allied, Disabi... More
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JAMES NOFTLE
My career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and university professor served me well in my current practice as a License... More
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LMFT
Male
My career as a classroom teacher, assistant principal and university professor served me well in my current practice as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my ... More
Bakersfield, CA
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DAVID HAMILTON
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers cl... More
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PMHNP
Male
As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care that empowers clients to take control of their mental health ... More
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SALOMON GARCIA
Hello, my name is Salomon Garcia, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in southern California. I have been practicing for ov... More
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Male
Hello, my name is Salomon Garcia, I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in southern California. I have been practicing for over 6 years. I have worked with a broad range ... More
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OTHESHA NASH
I’m a dual-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine, dedicated to providing compassionate, sensitive care.... More
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PMHNP
Female
I’m a dual-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatry and family medicine, dedicated to providing compassionate, sensitive care. I support individuals navigating ADHD, traum... More
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STEVEN FRANK
I’m Steven Frank. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), licensed in California and living in Seattle, Washington.... More
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LMFT
Male
I’m Steven Frank. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), licensed in California and living in Seattle, Washington. The way the law works is that if I have a Ca... More
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INES KAPLAN
As a dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience, I am passionate a... More
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PMHNP
Female
As a dual board-certified Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of healthcare experience, I am passionate about helping individuals achieve both mental ... More
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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
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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
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TERRANCE JACKSON
I bring trauma-focused training from UCLA, supervisory experience at UCLA and Kaiser Permanente, and a strong foundation in critic... More
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PMHNP
Female
I bring trauma-focused training from UCLA, supervisory experience at UCLA and Kaiser Permanente, and a strong foundation in critical care. My work as a public health surveyor ... More
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KELLEY FLANAGAN
Hi! My name is Kelley (Flanagan) Amick and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the beautiful state of California. S... More
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Female
Hi! My name is Kelley (Flanagan) Amick and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the beautiful state of California. Southern California has always been home to me... More
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ADRIANNE CLINTON
I'm credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and licensed as a professional counselor (LPC) in the Common... More
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LPCC|LPC
Female
I'm credentialed by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) and licensed as a professional counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ca... More
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VICTORIA NDUBAKU
Hi, I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified ... More
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PMHNP
Female
Hi, I'm a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), and Family Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified (FNP-C). I received my Masters degree from ... More
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CAROL KOSTA
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in Clinical Psychology f... More
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LPC|LPCC
Female
My name is Carol Kosta. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). I hold a master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch Los Angeles and I am a certified ... More
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REBECCA ALLGEIER
Hello , I am a licensed social worker based in Ohio. And I also am licensed in California. I have been practicing for close to 40... More
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LISW|LCSW
Female
Hello , I am a licensed social worker based in Ohio. And I also am licensed in California. I have been practicing for close to 40 years, so have a great deal of professional ... 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
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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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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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