Therapists in Kern County, CA

Hello, my name is Imelda Alvarez. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), based in Riverside CA and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults, adolescents, couples, and families and specialize in depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, using Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing among others. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for women, couples and young adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and social pressures. This often takes the form of anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.

I am Lysette Etti-Eyong, a licensed Clinical Therapist with over 12 years of clinical experience in an outpatient mental health clinic. My clients have included children, adolescents, parents, and legal guardians. I approach therapy as a healing process with a passion for supporting individual growth and empowerment. I also have extensive experience providing family therapy to improve communication, solve family problems, and support a better-functioning home environment.

Hello, my name is Taylor Keller. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who utilizes Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), and Strength-Based approaches to help individuals cope with life issues. I typically work with individuals dealing with issues of Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Grief, Life Transitions, Panic, and Stress.

Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness.

Hello! My name is Beth Faulkner, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 25 years of experience. I specialize in helping adults 18 and over with feelings of depression and sadness, feelings of anxiousness in various situations, the overwhelming feelings of stress, the grief of loss and with many relationship issues. My goal for my clients is to develop new ways of thinking and behaving and gaining the tools for healthier relationships. I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your path to healing.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for connecting with my clients and providing a safe place for healing, and building a happy, hopeful future. I work with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, Pre-marital, marital issues, parenting, adoption, relationship, addiction, and trauma. Although I am eclectic in my approach, my foundation is CBT, DBT, and Solution Focused Therapy.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, sad or unsure of what's going on, I'm glad you are here. Change can be difficult, but there is hope. I am here to provide you with tools and coping skills to accomplish this change in a safe and compassionate environment set at a comfortable pace to ease the process that can be difficult. As my client you can expect a sensitive, flexible and interactive approach in my practice. My experience over the past 20 years includes treating children, adolescents, families and adults who have experienced childhood trauma, relationship and parenting issues, anxiety, depression and grief/loss.

Allow me to offer you a safe place to begin to tell your story of pain, loss, and worry. You will be listened to and validated; learning and developing new, updated coping skills to begin your healing process. It's possible to move forward with positive change & resolutions. I will guide you through the process of healing with support for change. Allow yourself to heal, re-claim your life and connect with yourself.

My experience encompasses working with all ages in private practice, as well as working in higher levels of care, including detox, residential, and intensive outpatient services. I have worked closely with addiction, trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. My approach is warm and nurturing, utilizing psychodynamic therapy, CBT, and DBT skills. I apply a polyvagal perspective to assist my clients in understanding the physiological symptoms that often accompany trauma and anxiety.

Hi there! I am Crystal and I'm here to support you on your journey toward healthier relationships and emotional well-being. My approach to therapy is rooted in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly. I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate issues such as communication challenges, conflict resolution, intimacy, and personal growth. Together, we'll work towards building stronger connections and fostering positive change in your life.

My name is Julie Stefan, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Orange County, CA, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in individuals experiencing stress and anxiety/depression due to chronic illness or recovering from a traumatic injury or health condition. Using an eclectic, supportive approach I aim to help my clients feel cared for and to improve their current mood.

I am Sarah Pettengill, and I hold a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. I am credentialed as a California state therapist, license number (LMFT105533). Over the past 12 years, I have developed experience with adults adolescents, and children. My experience includes helping foster/ adopt children and families through social work teaching foster parenting classes, and holding support groups for anxiety, grief, and foster parent issues. I also value helping those who struggle with anger management, are soon to be married through premarital counseling, and are teens and adults suffering from ADHD.

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients ages 0-65 years old with parenting issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I've enjoyed working with children, adolescence ages 0-19. Also, older adults who are struggling with life choices, past experiences and family dynamics. I am comfortable to treat individuals with ADHD, anxiety, depression and anger management.

My name is Andrea Herrera and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Selma, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, depression, stress management, and trauma work. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Focused CBT to aid my clients in improving their daily functioning. I've typically worked with children, adolescents, and adults who experience anxiety, depression, stress management, life changes or have a history of trauma.

My name Is Leslie Cruz, Lic. Marriage and Family Therapist earning my master's degree in Clinical Psychology at CSUF. Together we build a working relationship that impacts your daily life in the way that you desire as you truly have the answers you need. I simply help you to find your answers through various therapeutic techniques and skills.

I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, and other evidence-based techniques based on client preferences and goals.