Therapists in Kern County, CA

Do you constantly worry about different things? are you tired of overthinking? Do you want to process a painful life event that has left you hurt or afraid? Do you want to make sense of how to align with your spiritual beliefs? Are you wondering why your relationship is not working out or if you should stay together? You've had enough of the same patterns and are ready to make some changes in your life. Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? Does your child/ teen have social anxiety? I see adults, teens, and children who deal w/ anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, selective mutism, low self esteem, grief, and ADHD.

Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!

My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.

Hi parents! Has your teen been feeling more hopeless, sad, anxious, or upset recently? Have they been more withdrawn or acting different than usual? Has their behavior been negatively impacting their academics and relationships? Are you worried that your teen may not graduate? Would you like to better understand your teen? Would you like to better understand their thoughts and feelings? My goal is to help your teen learn how to identify their feelings, communicate their thoughts and emotions, and discover ways to appropriately manage and deal with their current stressors.

Telehealth Only at this time! Hello! My name is Christine Perry and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I believe treatment should be as unique as each individual, therefor my approach is very client/person centered and strength based. This gives us the opportunity to utilize your needs to create a space in which you can heal and grow and build hope. Throughout my clinical experience, I’ve utilized a variety of techniques that are based in both interpersonal and person centered, for me this means that we work from the perspective that each individual has the answers they need.

I have experience working with individuals providing treatment for mood disorders, irrational core beliefs, and behavioral difficulties. I have also worked with couples on issues related to relational repair, attachment enhancement, and conflict resolution. My work in family systems focus on increasing attachment bonds within the family system, help with re-orienting established norms, and conflict resolution.

Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing therapy since 2010 and am passionate about helping others. I help people with adolescent/teen issues, grief, self esteem, trauma and PTSD, job stress, and more. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with adolescents in schools, and with domestic violence services. I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy. Using mindfulness and ACT skills, I explore the thoughts and beliefs that create stagnation.

Cierra Anderson, a Ridgecrest native, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the Indian Wells Valley. Cierra graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Community Health from Azusa Pacific University. Most recently, she received a Master’s of Science in Professional Clinical Counseling from Grand Canyon University in 2020.

Hey you, I know how intimidating it can be to start therapy. Meeting with a total stranger sharing ALL the things can feel overwhelming. I’d like to share a little about myself in the hopes it makes you feel more comfortable. My name is Lynzie (she/her) and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Central California. I have been working in the social work field since 2013 with children, adolescent, adults, and families. I believe the therapeutic bond is created through authentic connections. I’m looking forward to being given the opportunity to get to know you.

My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre-adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.

Cindy Linares, MSW, LCSW 88214. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child & Adolescent Development and minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services in the United States and abroad participation in Germany, I have gained experience working with children and families struggling with a range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems at all stages of development.

Hi! I am Dr. Jaclyn Bauer, but feel free to call me Jackie. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work within a variety of therapeutic modalities. I love working with people who are struggling in different phases of their life and working with them to help them "reach their full potential", feel how they want to feel, and live the life they want. I like to meet the client where they are at and we work together to determine what approach to therapy would be the best fit for them. I believe in a humanistic approach, which basically means that I look at the whole person and the personal agency that is unique to each person. I

Navigating through life can at times be challenging. Life stressors may bring forth a myriad of emotions that can be overwhelming and debilitating. Past hurts may intrude and impinge on your way of adapting and succeeding in life. Through psychotherapy, I aim to provide you with a safe space that would allow for a deeper understanding of the challenges you encounter and its impact on the areas of your work, school, and relationships. The safe space that we would work together to create will  make way for collaborative reflections and discoveries through self observations, self attunement, and self awareness.  

Welcome! My practice includes supporting adolescents, young adults, and adult professionals who are stressed, experiencing anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and major conflict. I also have significant experience working with victims of violent crimes of all ages, which includes the challenges of navigating the criminal court process. I work with clients of various racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual, and religious identities both in inpatient and outpatient settings. My commitment is to cultivate an accepting and confidential environment to promote emotional support and safety in difficult times.

My passion is to help people face their trauma, hurts, fears or whatever is holding them from reaching their full potential. It's important to focus on the whole person and all aspects of wellness. It is my honor to help individuals, couples and families. I will provide a safe space, free of judgement, to work through whatever issues are holding you back.

Are you tired of being on the hamster wheel of life, feeling like you need to make changes, but you don’t know where to start? Change is possible and I would love to help you learn the skills you need to make the changes you want in your life. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health. Therapy can be a place to address your concerns such as working through difficult emotions, past traumas, present struggles, learning new ways of coping and be a place to help you grow.

I specialize in assisting you in your recovery from depression, anxiety, OCD and PTSD with proven methods including EMDR, family, DBT, and couples therapies. EMDR targets trauma reactions utilizing the body's natural pathways for reducing emotional distress. DBT works to reduce emotional distress. I also work with adolescents experiencing eating disorders using family based treatment proven to yield the best results in working with your family and your child. I have over 26 years of experience. All services are via telehealth so you can access my services wherever you desire.

Welcome! My name is Bobbie, and I am state Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I offer a safe, accepting, and positive environment for hope and healing for children, adults, couples, and families experiencing emotional distress such as anxiety, depression, post- traumatic stress, loss of a loved one as well as communication issues. Helping others see their true potential and reach their goals has been my passion long before it was my career. I have spent over 25 years in the mental health field helping my clients unlock their true potential and find their inner happiness.

The journey of therapy may not be easy, but as a therapist I hope to provide you with the courage, support, and skills it takes to meet your therapeutic goals. I have experience working with children, young adults and families that have experienced trauma, relationship issues, parenting struggles, depression, and anxiety. To address these difficulties, I utilize an integrative practice approach as every individual has experienced life in their own unique way. I look forward to joining you through this process.