Person-Centered Therapists in 93308
I draw from a person-centered and interpersonal approach in sessions, guided by CBT, Trauma Informed Care (CCTP), Family Systems approach, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I find purpose in creating a safe space for clients to explore and process their thoughts and feelings, while ensuring they feel seen, heard, and understood. Clients who are a good match are seeking new ways to find expansion and authenticity in their lives, while adding to adaptive coping skills. Over the last 15 years, I have gained experience in providing treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, parenting, trauma, abuse, and risk management.
I draw from a person-centered and interpersonal approach in sessions, guided by CBT, Trauma Informed Care (CCTP), Family Systems approach, and Solution Focused Therapy.
I find purpose in creating a safe space for clients to explore and process their thoughts and feelings, while ensuring they feel seen, heard, and understood. Clients who are a good match are seeking new ways to find expansion and authenticity in their lives, while adding to adaptive coping skills. Over the last 15 years, I have gained experience in providing treatment for a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relational issues, parenting, trauma, abuse, and risk management.
Violet Alcantar
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Online Only)
I practice Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, two evidenced based modalities.
Hello, I’m Violet, a licensed therapist with 12 years of experience helping individuals to find hope and healing to overcome all of life’s challenges. Whether it be grief, loss, life changes and transitions, anxiety or trauma, relationship concerns, parenting struggles or family conflict, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with anxiety/trauma, infertility, new parents, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I also have experience and a heart for working with parents of special needs children.
I practice Person Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and EMDR, two evidenced based modalities.
Hello, I’m Violet, a licensed therapist with 12 years of experience helping individuals to find hope and healing to overcome all of life’s challenges. Whether it be grief, loss, life changes and transitions, anxiety or trauma, relationship concerns, parenting struggles or family conflict, I would be honored to walk alongside you on your healing journey. I specialize in working with anxiety/trauma, infertility, new parents, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I also have experience and a heart for working with parents of special needs children.
Maricela Mendoza Zuniga
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Online Only)
I structure my therapy sessions around person-centered therapy, honoring the individuality of my clients.
Throughout the years, I have found fulfillment and been able to form strong connections with adolescents and adults who are struggling with adjusting to current life stressors. As a first generation Latina, I understand how important it is to feel understood and how difficult it is to manage cultural norms that might be impacting our ability to reach our own healing. Wether it is previous or current trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, or family conflict, I believe that inviting me as a companion to walk alongside you to help make sense of your journey can lead you to find peace in the path you are on.
I structure my therapy sessions around person-centered therapy, honoring the individuality of my clients.
Throughout the years, I have found fulfillment and been able to form strong connections with adolescents and adults who are struggling with adjusting to current life stressors. As a first generation Latina, I understand how important it is to feel understood and how difficult it is to manage cultural norms that might be impacting our ability to reach our own healing. Wether it is previous or current trauma, anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, or family conflict, I believe that inviting me as a companion to walk alongside you to help make sense of your journey can lead you to find peace in the path you are on.
Hi, my name is Dr. Kristina Holt-Reber, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I value and put collaboration with YOU first and use a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. I have spent a lot of my education focusing on Trauma and Anxiety related disorders and have a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community. I typically work with clients struggling with anxiety, mood or trauma-related concerns and feel very comfortable treating those conditions.
Hi, my name is Dr. Kristina Holt-Reber, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. I value and put collaboration with YOU first and use a person-centered, humanistic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. I have spent a lot of my education focusing on Trauma and Anxiety related disorders and have a passion for serving the LGBTQIA+ community. I typically work with clients struggling with anxiety, mood or trauma-related concerns and feel very comfortable treating those conditions.
Barbara Perry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Hi there! I'm Barbara G. Perry, an LCSW dedicated to helping my clients navigate life's challenges and find a path to healing and self-discovery by developing coping strategies and fostering positive change. I work empathically and collaboratively with clients, to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotional experiences in a judgment-free space. I utilize a strengths-based approach person-centered approach. Together, we can work towards establishing safety and trust, developing a strong therapeutic alliance, and fostering positive change.
Hi there! I'm Barbara G. Perry, an LCSW dedicated to helping my clients navigate life's challenges and find a path to healing and self-discovery by developing coping strategies and fostering positive change. I work empathically and collaboratively with clients, to explore their thoughts, feelings, and emotional experiences in a judgment-free space. I utilize a strengths-based approach person-centered approach. Together, we can work towards establishing safety and trust, developing a strong therapeutic alliance, and fostering positive change.
Examples of the common theoretical approaches that I use may include person-centered, solution-focused, emotion focused, acceptance and commitment, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hello! My name is Jessica Gorman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in the state of California. My approach to therapy is and will always be to meet you where you are at, meaning creating a safe space to talk about what it is that you would like to work on without judgment or having an expectation on what therapy should be (or what it should look like). I'm here to be a helping hand and guide to you through your journey as I truly believe that you are the expert of your own life.
Examples of the common theoretical approaches that I use may include person-centered, solution-focused, emotion focused, acceptance and commitment, and cognitive behavioral therapy.
Hello! My name is Jessica Gorman, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in the state of California. My approach to therapy is and will always be to meet you where you are at, meaning creating a safe space to talk about what it is that you would like to work on without judgment or having an expectation on what therapy should be (or what it should look like). I'm here to be a helping hand and guide to you through your journey as I truly believe that you are the expert of your own life.
My name is Michelle Watson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I specialize in the treatment of addiction and help people recover from depression, anxiety, co-dependency, trauma, and dysfunctional behavior that results from trauma. I especially enjoy working with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and dysfunctional families. I take a strength-based and client-centered approach to therapy with a focus on skill-building. I'm trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and cognitive processing therapy.
My name is Michelle Watson, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I specialize in the treatment of addiction and help people recover from depression, anxiety, co-dependency, trauma, and dysfunctional behavior that results from trauma. I especially enjoy working with Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) and dysfunctional families. I take a strength-based and client-centered approach to therapy with a focus on skill-building. I'm trained in motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and cognitive processing therapy.
As a clinician, I am committed to offering empathetic and compassionate care to individuals (including adults, children, and adolescents), families, and couples. I have experience working with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma. I am committed to providing clients with a safe, accepting, and supportive environment in which they can explore their thoughts and feelings, as well as process past trauma. Additionally, I am experienced in working with clients who would like to learn coping skills and techniques for increased emotional regulation.
As a clinician, I am committed to offering empathetic and compassionate care to individuals (including adults, children, and adolescents), families, and couples. I have experience working with persons experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and those who have experienced trauma. I am committed to providing clients with a safe, accepting, and supportive environment in which they can explore their thoughts and feelings, as well as process past trauma. Additionally, I am experienced in working with clients who would like to learn coping skills and techniques for increased emotional regulation.
It is an honor to guide you on your journey. My passion is to support my clients in becoming more self-aware and increase peace of mind, and overall well-being. I have been so privileged to hear the stories and witness the deep transformations of my clients. You deserve a space where you are seen, heard, and validated. My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and friendly. I create a safe space for you to explore challenging issues/events and my clinical approaches – Gestalt, Cognitive Behavior, Solution-focused, and Mindfulness therapy will support our work together.
It is an honor to guide you on your journey. My passion is to support my clients in becoming more self-aware and increase peace of mind, and overall well-being. I have been so privileged to hear the stories and witness the deep transformations of my clients. You deserve a space where you are seen, heard, and validated. My therapeutic style is warm, nonjudgmental, and friendly. I create a safe space for you to explore challenging issues/events and my clinical approaches – Gestalt, Cognitive Behavior, Solution-focused, and Mindfulness therapy will support our work together.
Laura M. Van Waardenburg, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. There is a way to feel better and get your life back. The key to making lasting improvements is to have a skilled, trained therapist help guide you with compassion. Depending on your needs I may support you with the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I come from a humanistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approach to all my clients.
Laura M. Van Waardenburg, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. There is a way to feel better and get your life back. The key to making lasting improvements is to have a skilled, trained therapist help guide you with compassion. Depending on your needs I may support you with the use of Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I come from a humanistic, client-centered, and culturally sensitive approach to all my clients.
Hi there, I'm Joan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been working in mental health for nearly 20 years. I spent 15 years working with the most seriously mentally ill patients and in-crisis services. After I retired 2 years ago, I choose to do teletherapy in order to reach those populations that have been underserved. I take a holistic approach to therapy which includes nutrition, mindfulness, play, and self-care. My usual approach is to start with mindfulness and building coping skills and integrate CBT into the process.
Hi there, I'm Joan, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been working in mental health for nearly 20 years. I spent 15 years working with the most seriously mentally ill patients and in-crisis services. After I retired 2 years ago, I choose to do teletherapy in order to reach those populations that have been underserved. I take a holistic approach to therapy which includes nutrition, mindfulness, play, and self-care. My usual approach is to start with mindfulness and building coping skills and integrate CBT into the process.
Christine Moore
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, open space for clients to explore barriers to current fulfillment in their lives and uncover and heal any past wounds. It is important for me to create a therapeutic environment that allows the client to openly explore and go where they want within the session and meet the client wherever they are at in their life while also holding the therapeutic structure for them.
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, open space for clients to explore barriers to current fulfillment in their lives and uncover and heal any past wounds. It is important for me to create a therapeutic environment that allows the client to openly explore and go where they want within the session and meet the client wherever they are at in their life while also holding the therapeutic structure for them.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a wide range of clients, helping them build confidence and learn therapeutic skills to live happier lives. I received my undergraduate degree from Denison University in Ohio in 2009 and my Master of Social Work from Ohio State University in 2015. My passion is facilitating people’s transformation into becoming what they want to be. My goal is to help clients find increased fulfillment for themselves. I firmly believe being mentally healthy takes work, just like anything else we wish to succeed in. My approach is very strengths-based and client-centered.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with a wide range of clients, helping them build confidence and learn therapeutic skills to live happier lives. I received my undergraduate degree from Denison University in Ohio in 2009 and my Master of Social Work from Ohio State University in 2015. My passion is facilitating people’s transformation into becoming what they want to be. My goal is to help clients find increased fulfillment for themselves. I firmly believe being mentally healthy takes work, just like anything else we wish to succeed in. My approach is very strengths-based and client-centered.
Hello! My name is James Clarke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I approach therapy with a foundation of compassion and draw from years of experience and genuine passion for serving others. My therapeutic style is centered around building a strong relational connection and fostering an interactive and supportive environment to collaboratively work towards your goals.
Hello! My name is James Clarke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I approach therapy with a foundation of compassion and draw from years of experience and genuine passion for serving others. My therapeutic style is centered around building a strong relational connection and fostering an interactive and supportive environment to collaboratively work towards your goals.
Hello, my name is Christie Chu. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I'm a mother of 11-year-old twins, and have a great deal of life experience dealing with many of the issues my patients face. I work with clients with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I work with couples dealing with infertility, relational violence, Child Abuse, and LGBTQ issues. In addition, I I work with school issues and I am a credentialed school counselor.
Hello, my name is Christie Chu. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California and a licensed professional counselor in Texas. I'm a mother of 11-year-old twins, and have a great deal of life experience dealing with many of the issues my patients face. I work with clients with mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder. I work with couples dealing with infertility, relational violence, Child Abuse, and LGBTQ issues. In addition, I I work with school issues and I am a credentialed school counselor.
Hello, my name is Jami Maloney, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the field for approximately 14 years, and I have work experience in opiate addiction, child-welfare (adoptions and foster care), medical (renal/dialysis and hospice), working with military members and dependents, and in mental health. My approach to therapy is with empathy and compassion and without judgment. I am a client-focused therapist and am dedicated to advocating for my clients and ensuring that my treatment meets their needs. I promote open communication, so any questions and concerns are addressed.
Hello, my name is Jami Maloney, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in the field for approximately 14 years, and I have work experience in opiate addiction, child-welfare (adoptions and foster care), medical (renal/dialysis and hospice), working with military members and dependents, and in mental health. My approach to therapy is with empathy and compassion and without judgment. I am a client-focused therapist and am dedicated to advocating for my clients and ensuring that my treatment meets their needs. I promote open communication, so any questions and concerns are addressed.
My name is Diana Orozco, and I go by Didi. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Diego, California, and am able to work with clients via telehealth throughout California. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I am bilingual (Spanish-speaking) and offer culturally adaptive services to support clients in their healing journey.
My name is Diana Orozco, and I go by Didi. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in San Diego, California, and am able to work with clients via telehealth throughout California. I work with adults and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress management using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I am bilingual (Spanish-speaking) and offer culturally adaptive services to support clients in their healing journey.
Hello, my name is Katie Kaufman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I offer therapy and coaching services to young adults and adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADD & ADHD, stress, work/career, self-love, self-esteem, life purpose and meaning, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and more. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and purpose, social pressures, school/work/career, and relationships.
Hello, my name is Katie Kaufman, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I offer therapy and coaching services to young adults and adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, ADD & ADHD, stress, work/career, self-love, self-esteem, life purpose and meaning, life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, and more. I have found that my style and approach is a good fit for young adults and adults who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and purpose, social pressures, school/work/career, and relationships.
Giovanni Garcia
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93308 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Giovanni Garcia, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth. With seven years of experience in community mental health, I've developed specialties in trauma work, grief and loss, and relationship issues, and I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach is centered around a humanistic and client-centered philosophy, recognizing that every individual is unique and constantly evolving.
Hello, I'm Giovanni Garcia, a licensed marriage and family therapist with a passion for supporting individuals and families in their journey toward healing and growth. With seven years of experience in community mental health, I've developed specialties in trauma work, grief and loss, and relationship issues, and I am certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. My approach is centered around a humanistic and client-centered philosophy, recognizing that every individual is unique and constantly evolving.
Has your mind made it difficult for you to focus? Do you feel stuck? It is said we have 60 to 80 thousand thoughts a day. That’s roughly 1.2 thoughts every second. Many of those thoughts are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before. In the world we live in this over saturation is constantly being reinforced and it begins the moment we open our eyes. We start our days feeling behind, playing catch up. With this many thoughts constantly spinning through our heads where does that leave time for new thoughts, new growth?
Has your mind made it difficult for you to focus? Do you feel stuck? It is said we have 60 to 80 thousand thoughts a day. That’s roughly 1.2 thoughts every second. Many of those thoughts are the same thoughts we had yesterday and the day before. In the world we live in this over saturation is constantly being reinforced and it begins the moment we open our eyes. We start our days feeling behind, playing catch up. With this many thoughts constantly spinning through our heads where does that leave time for new thoughts, new growth?
