Therapists in Kern County, CA

You're hurt and angry and thinking, 'Why do we argue about the same things over and over again I am so tired of fighting! What happened to the way we used to be?' I know you're frustrated. Couples tell me how lonely they feel. You and your partner can be happy again, you can learn to turn towards eachother, reconnect emotionally, and create a more caring and fulfilling relationship. For more than 20 years I've worked with couples and families helping them find a better way to live and love and work together.

I support individuals or couples dealing with relationship issues, anxiety, spiritual questions, emotional challenges, or men's specific concerns by integrating Christian beliefs into counseling. This approach respects and supports each person's faith journey and personal growth, aiming to provide healing and understanding that align with their values.

Every day we face challenging opportunities and situations where we have to make difficult decisions. It may be hard to be honest and vulnerable with ourselves and others. You might be struggling with identifying the different emotions that you are experiencing. Emotions impact our decision-making process, ability to face challenges, maintain healthy relationships, and behaviors. Therapy can be the next step for you to have a supportive space to explore what you are currently experiencing.

Since each client is unique, my therapy approach is designed just for you and your specific needs. Research has shown a correlation between Mental Health and Physical Health, so an approach addressing both could lead to the ultimate therapeutic results. A holistic approach will best serve you in dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, and emotional relationship issues. This is what I specifically do.

Seeking therapy for yourself can be complex and multi-layered. Finding a therapist you connect with is essential. I work interactively and collaboratively to support you at your pace while helping you move toward the fullest expression of the life you wish to lead. I value and utilize a trauma-informed lens wherein I aim to co-create a safe holding environment where the changes you hope for can occur. The therapeutic relationship is the backdrop for investigation, integration, and healing with openness, curiosity, self-compassion, and tenderness. I aim to embody authenticity, humor, and generosity throughout my work with clients.

I am a California licensed psychologist with over four decades of experience. I specialize in anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Most of my work is with couples and I have had extensive education, training and experience. To date I have worked with over a thousand couples. My work is with relationships that I work with couples, individuals, all ethnicities and cultures, and couples gay and straight. I work with premarital counseling, infidelity, divorce prevention, and couples who simply want more satisfaction in their relationship.

My clients typically struggle with trying to recognize who they really are and the power they wield. I think often times this unknowing of the self can develop from experiencing the chaos of relationship stress, adverse childhood experiences, a state of stuckness due to personal trauma or even the auto pilot mode of living a seemingly mundane life. My clients undergo the tragedy of possessing the best answers but also experience the disconnect from them.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the State of California. I have over 24 years of experience working with clients with various issues, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, substance abuse, anxiety, bereavement/grief, and relationship issues. I've also helped many individuals who have experienced emotional, physical, and sexual abuse, as well as those who are experiencing divorce and family custody issues.

Hello, my name is Brice Hildreth and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Every individual is unique and complex and I am adaptable to your needs in therapy. I greatly empathize with how your mental health can affect your overall well-being and ability to have satisfying and reciprocal relationships. I focus on building a strong therapeutic alliance using my wide range of experience and practice with you taking the lead in your journey to the outcomes and goals you seek. One of my passions is helping individuals understand the processes, thought patterns, and underlying causes of what is causing them distress in their life.

My practice is predominantly adults and adolescents. My areas of emphasis are in anxiety/trauma, relationship issues, interpersonal growth, grief and loss, health issues and depression. I also work closely with Psychiatrists and Primary Treating Physicians which makes coordination of care efficient if medication is necessary. Trust, support, empathy, education and insight are an important emphasis in my work.

John Navejas is registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in both substance abuse and mental health treatment modalities. John’s career experience began while volunteering with the Homeless Collaborative. John has worked with many populations including adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance abuse, anger, relationship issues, and identifying/controlling emotions and thoughts. He has led groups such as Anger Replacement Training, Strengthening Families, CBT interventions for substance abuse and created the first trauma informed yoga group at a juvenile detention facility.

Hi! My name is Omar de la Cruz, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have an extensive amount of experiencing working with individuals having difficulties with substance use and mental health. I have worked with children, youth, and adults experiencing difficulties in different areas, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, relationship difficulties, and trauma. My goal is to meet clients where they are at and through my expertise be able to work on the therapeutic goals that individuals have.

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, I'm Andrew Mohamed and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from NYC, and loving the California experience! I take a collaborative approach with my clients in identifying problem areas that are influencing unhealthy dynamics in their life. This can be depressive experiences, anxiety-riddled moments, concerns around various relationships in your life, or life transitions that are feeling challenging to navigate. And it’s OK if you don’t have it all figured out, we can unpack things that are feeling troublesome for you together.

Hello! I am Alexandro Valdivia, and I am board certified licensed clinical social worker who offers a safe and confidential space for individuals to explore and address their emotional and psychological challenges. I am a grief and crisis support therapist, dedicated to helping individuals navigate the difficult and overwhelming experiences of loss, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is person-centered. I practice with empathy, active listening, and a non-judgmental attitude. I work with my clients to help them gain insight, improve their well-being, and achieve their therapeutic goals.

My name is Mark Schlutsmeyer and I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing full-time in Yuba City, California, and part-time throughout California via teletherapy. I work with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, self-harm, addiction/substance use, grief, spirituality issues, and relationship problems. I especially enjoy working with adults who have co-occurring mental health and addiction/substance use issues. I strongly recommend scheduling a free 15-minute consultation call with me for more information and to determine if my therapy approach might be a good fit for you.

Ilya Belitsky is an LMFT in CA specializing in anxiety, depression, and other problems that may interfere with daily life. My approach includes CBT, DBT, Solution focused, Narrative. I work with clients who have anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. I provide a safe environment with an empathetic approach where I allow clients to be able to express themselves without any judgment. I love the work that I do, and the reason why is because I get to help clients become the best versions of themselves.

I'm Samuel Antram, LMFT. My clients call me Sam. I’ve been working as a licensed therapist for 25 years. I like to work with individual adults ages 21 to 65. I welcome people with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, life transition issues, and job stress. I use CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, Compassion Therapy, and Eclectic Therapies. In my view, there’s a crucial link and dynamic inter-relationship between what we think, what we do and how we feel. My main approach to therapy is to propel clients toward analyzing and revising distortions of thought that make them feel bad.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California with over 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship distress, parenting challenges, addiction struggles, and intimacy-related issues. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My counseling style is warm, interactive, and culturally sensitive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels.