Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA
To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation. There will be lots of questions during this visit, especially regarding your medical and mental health history. Working together to determine an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan is important for your mental health. This may require multiple appointments. Controlled medications may be available from my practice on a limited basis and rarely on the first session.
To ensure we have a productive first visit, please be sure to fill out your intake form in advance! During our first visit, we will complete a full mental health assessment and evaluation. There will be lots of questions during this visit, especially regarding your medical and mental health history. Working together to determine an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan is important for your mental health. This may require multiple appointments. Controlled medications may be available from my practice on a limited basis and rarely on the first session.
Welcome to Rula! My name is Kathy Hunter and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience in subacute detox, inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, a university counseling center, and inpatient pediatric psychiatry liaison. I am passionate about removing mental health stigma and focusing on health disparities in marginalized populations. I seek to have a strong working relationship with my patients, with a primary focus on autonomy, respect, relationships, and a deep understanding of how one's environment will have an impact on goals and progress.
Welcome to Rula! My name is Kathy Hunter and I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience in subacute detox, inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, a university counseling center, and inpatient pediatric psychiatry liaison. I am passionate about removing mental health stigma and focusing on health disparities in marginalized populations. I seek to have a strong working relationship with my patients, with a primary focus on autonomy, respect, relationships, and a deep understanding of how one's environment will have an impact on goals and progress.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
We know asking for help is not an easy thing to do. We also know that finding a provider you trust to help you navigate mental health care can be a challenge. That's why we're here and we're doing things differently. As a patient at Allied Healers, you enjoy comprehensive treatments customized specifically for your unique circumstances, convenient telemedicine appointments that allow you to see your provider from the comfort of home, an online patient portal that lets you communicate directly with your provider, and a highly trained support team that makes becoming a patient as simple as it should be.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Do you struggle with mood swings or life transitions that feel too heavy to carry alone? You’re not alone, and seeking support is a powerful first step. As a bilingual (English & Spanish) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I specialize in helping teen girls, young adults, and women navigate mental health challenges with care, empathy, and an open mind.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Do you struggle with mood swings or life transitions that feel too heavy to carry alone? You’re not alone, and seeking support is a powerful first step. As a bilingual (English & Spanish) Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), I specialize in helping teen girls, young adults, and women navigate mental health challenges with care, empathy, and an open mind.
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Number of Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA
80+
Average cost per session
$217
Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA who prioritize treating:
| 98% | Anxiety |
| 93% | Depression |
| 86% | Bipolar Disorder |
| 85% | ADHD |
| 76% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 75% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
| 69% | Medication Management |
Average years in practice
8 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 95% | Cigna and Evernorth |
| 92% | Aetna |
| 90% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Psychiatrists in Kern County, CA see their clients
| 72% | Online Only | |
| 28% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 70% | Female | |
| 30% | Male |