Therapists in Kern County, CA

Change is necessary but it is also difficult. I believe that everyone has the ability to change and grow but sometimes we need some help along the way. As a therapist, I like to use a collaborative approach to help you reach your fullest potential and together, we will form goals that align with your beliefs and values. It is important that while we work together you feel heard and understood. Anxiety and depression can sometimes feel overwhelming and can take up a lot of time and energy. Although it seems like you will live like this forever, it doesn’t have to be that way.

After experiencing a tragedy, trauma, or abuse, you may have intense emotions, nightmares, and disturbing images in your mind. Perhaps you isolate or disconnect, or you keep thinking about what you should’ve done, and question why it happened. Using substances, and having increased depression, anxiety, and anger are all normal responses. Whether you've been struggling for decades, or if this is a new experience, you can regain control over your life, reconnect with others, and rebuild emotional and physical intimacy that may have been lost.

Dr. Grad is a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Her passion and goal is to help clients improve their mental well being in all areas of your life. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, stress management, PTSD, grief, health related concerns, and general wellness enhancement. Certified in evidence-based treatments for trauma, mindfulness-based meditation, behavioral medicine consultation, and couples therapy, Dr. Grad brings a comprehensive and integrative approach to mental health.

Hi! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), based in California, with over 30 years experience providing psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, and couples. I help individuals gain insight into their thoughts , feelings, and behaviors so they can successfully revise their choices and experiences.

Our offices provide clinical psychotherapy services for adults. We are currently working remotely/telephonically. Conditions addressed include all mood and behavioral related disorders. Clinical modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Cognitive Processing Therapy; Insight Oriented; Psychoanalysis; Supportive Therapy; Multi-Modal Therapy. Insurances we accept: TriWest, TriCare, CHAMPVA, MHN-HealthNet, AETNA, Cigna, Evernorth, Blue Shield, Medicare, Kaiser; Carelon; and L.A. Care.

I practice general psychology and works with clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, prenatal and postpartum issues, anger, parenting challenges, and couples issues. I also have a concentrated interest in the family of origin trauma.

Are you struggling with emotions that you don't know what to do with? Are you stuck in thought processes that are unhelpful, yet you are not sure how to change them? Do you want to learn how to regulate emotion, reduce stress, improve relationships, improve communication, reduce unwanted emotion, and feel comfortable in your own body? These are just a few of the things that I work with clients on, and I can work with you as well. I believe we are all humans doing the best that we can, and sometimes the best thing we can do is ask for help.

AnneMarie Winic, LCSW holds a License in Clinical Social Work after completing her Masters at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and a Bachelors in Deaf Studies from CSUN. She meets the client where they are at, and however they are comfortable and appropriate- as Individuals, in a Family setting or in Groups. While specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems work, she uses an Eclectic model of therapy addressing whatever pressing needs the client comes in with: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/Bereavement, etc. AnneMarie has experience with LA County's Department of Children and Family Services, 25+ years of