Therapists in Kern County, CA

I work with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds, creating a treatment plan that is unique to you or your family. I incorporate a variety of evidence-based modalities and psychodynamic approaches to strengthen emotional regulation, build interpersonal skills, and address the impact of traumatic encounters. Through the therapeutic process, we will begin to establish safety and trust, explore unconscious beliefs, and enhance self-awareness and compassion. I have over 10 years of experience working in mental health and am passionate about the human experience and emotional well-being.

Accepting cash clients. We have flexible hours for working professionals including late evenings and Saturdays. If not satisficed you will not pay.

Kimberly Kazaryants is a Psychologist in California who has been practicing since 2014. She has a Bachelor of Science Human Development from the University of California, Davis, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of California, Davis, a Masters in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University, and a PH. D. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. Kimberly believes the most effective therapy is client-centered and collaborative in nature.

My therapeutic style is eclectic, meaning I can pull from a variety of modalities for identifying and treating trauma and its effects, on both the individual, and the family unit. Building rapport is essential because we tend to do our best when we are having fun. I utilize a personal and individual approach to therapy focusing on determining “cause” behind each client’s distress. I also provide group counseling for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and victims, Parenting, Anxiety, Depression, and a group specifically for Church Pastors affected by secondary trauma.

I am committed to providing my clients a safe space to heal, process, and grow into the person they want to be. If you want to be in control of your emotions, find the courage to set healthy boundaries, or improve your coping skills, you are in the right place. I will strive to structure our work together as a collaborative and compassionate process.

I provide for you a safe, caring, and supportive environment whether working with an individual, couple or family. Your therapy will be non-judgmental and compassionate which will help you to establish the trust that is necessary to explore the painful experiences of your life.

I offer telehealth options to respond to the COVID 19 virus, free consultations and accepting new clients. Please call my office. Life can be overwhelming, and a struggle to just keep your head above water. I am a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, couples and families. I have been in the helping field since 2006.

I take an integrative approach which tailors’ psychotherapy with clients’ needs. I draw from my experience; take a client-centered approach; use evidence-based practices which is grounded in research to foster change; use a systemic approach which explores families and those who are engaged in the relationship to foster healing and personal goal setting. I also specialize in psychological evaluations for immigration cases. If you have a need for evaluations, I’d welcome hearing from you. With my approach I tailor the assessment to the particular needs of each case.

My work as a therapist is dedicated to empowering youth, strengthening families, and navigating life’s challenges together through empathy, connection, and the use of evidence-based practices. I work with children (3+), teens, young adults, and families on their journeys to grow, thrive, and create lasting change. Is your child or teen’s anxiety getting in the way of them completing tasks or going to school? Does your child have trouble expressing their feelings? It is easy to get stuck in survival mode; I enjoy supporting my clients by nurturing the mind-body connection, managing big emotions, and increasing adaptive coping skills.

Carly Schwartz is a licensed Psychologist who has been practicing since 2011. She graduated from Alliant International University Los Angeles in 2008, with a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, with an emphasis in Multicultural Community Clinical Psychology. Carly is neurodiversity affirming and gender affirming. Carly has a strong training background in psychodynamic child play therapy as well as family therapy. She has extensive experience treating adolescent high risk behaviors. Her style is relational and integrative, and she frequently draws upon psychodynamic, dialectal behavioral, and psychobiological approaches.

Zaheen is an LCSW who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from CSU Long Beach with a degree in Social Work, specializing in Children, Youth, and Families. Zaheen believes in an eclectic approach; she uses a Person in Environment, Multicultural, and Humanistic models. When patients are looking for symptom reduction, Zaheen uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Her main area of focus is working with individuals, focusing on adults who are struggling w/ everyday stressors or transitions in their lives. In her spare time, Zaheen enjoys focusing on her and her family's wellness.

Everyone goes through bumps, twists, and turns on the road of life. Sometimes life gets a little harder and you look for something more to help you manage. I can work with you to help you navigate what life throws at you, whether it be stress at work, problems with dating, making and maintaining friendships and relationships, fertility issues, postpartum to adolescent parenting, and other life transitions. Working together, we can help you find just the right balance in your life.

If you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjusting to life transitions, facing grief or loss, having interpersonal difficulties, identify as LGBTQ+, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. Hannah has clinical training in ART (accelerated resolution therapy), cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness based therapy, non-violent communication, trauma-focused therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Hannah aims to empower her clients to access their strengths and values to navigate obstacles and challenges.

Therapy is a very sacred space in which you are trusting another individual with your story and in order to heal, you need to feel safe. I am here to provide you with that space, so that while you have to wear a mask in every other area of your life, while you are in this space, you can remove that mask and be your true authentic self, without judgment. My role is to support you and to assist during your healing process, providing you with what it is that you need. My therapy process is solely tailored to each and every unique individual that I am working with.