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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
Racism
NEGRESHA WELCOME
I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a strong commitment to compassionate, client-cent... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
MARVIN WEST
Hi, I’m Marvin West, a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with training in Expressive Arts. I believe therapy is a powerful to... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
Hi, I’m Marvin West, a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist with training in Expressive Arts. I believe therapy is a powerful tool for growth, healing, and self-discovery. Y... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
JESUS ESCALANTE
I am a queer and latine Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a strong passion for social justice, harm reduction, and compassio... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
I am a queer and latine Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has a strong passion for social justice, harm reduction, and compassion led treatment. I come with a warm, supporti... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
DERRICK WRIGHT
Hello, I am licensed in California, Illinois, and Missouri. I have experience in helping teens, adults, couples, families, veteran... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Male
Hello, I am licensed in California, Illinois, and Missouri. I have experience in helping teens, adults, couples, families, veterans, and military personnel with stress and anx... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
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
Racism
FRANCESCA MEPHORS
Hi! I am a dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner who is Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in ps... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi! I am a dual Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner who is Licensed Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specializing in psychiatric mental health disorders and behavio... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
CYNTHIA VILLACRES
Hi, I’m Cynthia. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to move forward, I’ll work with you to underst... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hi, I’m Cynthia. If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, or uncertain about how to move forward, I’ll work with you to understand what’s happening, develop coping strate... 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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
LEE LAWVER
Christopher Lawver is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience in private practice and community ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
DE ANNA DOVE
Hello, my name is De Anna Dove. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the greater Los Angeles area. I’ve been practicing in ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LCSW
Female
Hello, my name is De Anna Dove. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the greater Los Angeles area. I’ve been practicing in this field for 3+ years, specializing in work... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
MARCAS BRADLEY
Hello to all! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Michigan, but with licenses in California, Texas, Michigan, Id... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC|LPCMH|LCPC|LPC
Male
Hello to all! I'm a Licensed Professional Counsellor (LPC) based in Michigan, but with licenses in California, Texas, Michigan, Idaho, Delaware, and Montana. I received my Mas... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
SARAH ROBILOTTA
Hello. I am a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is living in Florida. I am also licensed in Florida and Ida... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMHC|LPCC
Female
Hello. I am a California Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor that is living in Florida. I am also licensed in Florida and Idaho. I have worked in the mental health field ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
ARON SUMII
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I first and foremost adapt my style of therapy to meet your needs. We work together to identify what best supports you toward your goals or areas of focus in therapy. Some cli... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
KEHINDE ADEDAYO
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) with more than 10+ years of practice in mental health nursing. I am co... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) with more than 10+ years of practice in mental health nursing. I am committed to helping you navigate life's challe... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
PAMELA MERINO
It's easy to overlook our need for self-care when we're busy taking care of other aspects of our lives. Our priorities often revol... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Female
It's easy to overlook our need for self-care when we're busy taking care of other aspects of our lives. Our priorities often revolve around work and our family's well-being, l... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism
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
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
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
Racism
PERCIVAL FISHER
My name is Percival Fisher, Jr. However, you can call me "Percy" and I have been providing individual and group psychotherapy for ... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LICSW|LCSW|LCSW-C
Male
My name is Percival Fisher, Jr. However, you can call me "Percy" and I have been providing individual and group psychotherapy for 12 years. I am here to assist you in reaching... More
Bakersfield, CA
Racism

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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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.