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ANA POPOCALOGUE
We cannot escape pain & suffering, as they are part of the human condition; however, we can help alleviate their burden! Much has ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
We cannot escape pain & suffering, as they are part of the human condition; however, we can help alleviate their burden! Much has been written about human suffering, and our c... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
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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
Serious Mental Illness
CHINWE ASIDANYA
I am an ANCC-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background across multiple mental heal... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
I am an ANCC-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a diverse clinical background across multiple mental health settings. I am dedicated to providing comp... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
SARAI TOVAR
I’m Sarai Tovar, a licensed therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma informed care that fosters healing and person... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LPCC
Female
I’m Sarai Tovar, a licensed therapist dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma informed care that fosters healing and personal growth. I specialize in crisis interventio... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
MICHELLE PINCKNEY
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experi... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
My name is Michelle Y Pinckney. I am a doctoral-prepared Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse in th... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
JEANNIE UMANZOR
Hello, my name is Jeannie Umanzor, and I am a DNP prepared Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Prctitioner (PMHNP-BC) with ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, my name is Jeannie Umanzor, and I am a DNP prepared Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Prctitioner (PMHNP-BC) with 8 years of experience in the field. For the p... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
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
Serious Mental Illness
TINUKE OLALERE
Hi, I am Tinu, dedicated and devoted ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 18 yea... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hi, I am Tinu, dedicated and devoted ANCC board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with over 18 years working in different areas of healthcare s... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
MEDJINN THOMAS
As a psychiatric mental health practitioner who treats patients with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, my primary function ... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
As a psychiatric mental health practitioner who treats patients with anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, my primary function is to provide comprehensive and compassionate... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
FELICIA WALKERWILLIAMS
Hi! I’m Felicia Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am grateful you’re here to see me. I am a highly ... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hi! I’m Felicia Williams, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I am grateful you’re here to see me. I am a highly compassionate, empathic social work professio... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
STEVEN FRANK
I’m Steven Frank. I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT), licensed in California and living in Seattle, Washington.... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
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
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
RACHEAL ANEKE
Hello, and welcome. I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (P... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
Hello, and welcome. I’m a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have over four years of experienc... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
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
Serious Mental Illness
ERLYNN CABARLES
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. My name is Erlynn Cabarles, LCSW and... More
Therapist
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LCSW
Female
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. My name is Erlynn Cabarles, LCSW and I have a Master’s in Social Work from SFSU... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
DONALD SCHUBERT
Hello, my name is Dr. Schubert and I’m a clinical psychologist with 45 years of experience. For the past 37 years, I have been i... More
Therapist
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LP
Male
Hello, my name is Dr. Schubert and I’m a clinical psychologist with 45 years of experience. For the past 37 years, I have been in full-time private practice, helping individ... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
ELIZABETH DONNELLY
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Masters from Adler Graduate School i... More
Therapist
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LPCC
Female
Hi! I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counsellor (LPCC) based in California. I received my Masters from Adler Graduate School in Minnesota and have been practicing since 20... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
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
Serious Mental Illness
JARON HAYNES
I am Jaron Haynes, an African American/Native American licensed therapist with 20 years of clinical experience which includes work... More
Therapist
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
LMFT
Male
I am Jaron Haynes, an African American/Native American licensed therapist with 20 years of clinical experience which includes working with families, adolescents, the chronical... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
NNENNA AKPAKA
My name is Nnenna Akpaka, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with four years of Experience. I have extensive Experienc... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Female
My name is Nnenna Akpaka, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with four years of Experience. I have extensive Experience with diverse patient populations in forensi... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness
KENDALL HAYDEL
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 years of mental health experience. I utilize a ho... More
Nurse Practitioner
Offers online care for Bakersfield, California
PMHNP
Male
I am a board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with over 15 years of mental health experience. I utilize a holistic approach specializing in treating ADD/... More
Bakersfield, CA
Serious Mental Illness

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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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.