Therapists in Kern County, CA

Nice to meet you, I'm Tara! My name is Tara McDaniel and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Ventura County, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. My approach is eclectic, but can be more specific as needed. My approach varies based on the individual needs of each client that I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aspects of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Attachment Theory, to help create a sense of awareness and understanding and allow us to work together on moving towards change.

Feeling burnt out? Having problems sleeping? Feeling disconnected from your friends and family? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to run away and leave it all behind? If you have ever felt that while you were juggling all the things, you have lost yourself as a person...therapy is where you can find hope. This is the place to sort through all the worry and stress and noise that is weighing you down. Just imagine being able to feel confident to live the life you want to live, and be able to show up for yourself in the best way possible. If this sounds like you, and what you want to achieve, let's talk!

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.

The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.

Hi there, I'm Susette! I have been a therapist for the past 12 years and have worked with adolescents and adults, as well as children and families from diverse backgrounds. My focus has been primarily on depression, anxiety, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, life transitions, and pregnancy/postpartum concerns. y approach to therapy is an integration of the psychodynamic approach with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as mind/body and mindfulness techniques. This essentially means that we would be collaboratively exploring thoughts, beliefs, and personal narratives and adjusting narratives that are false or faulty.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey! I am ONLY taking patients who are young/new moms or moms with depression. This focus specializing in helping moms (especially new moms) adjust to motherhood and the stressors that this transition brings is a passion of mine and I have been doing a lot of training to groups about this. Most of us LOVE our babies, but find the transition into parenthood difficult. I can help with Postpartum Adjustment/depression/anxiety/PTSD, Birth Trauma and just feeling "NORMAL" again. I love helping families!

My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.

I'm Melizza Esperanza, a licensed clinical social worker based in San Diego. With a compassionate and strengths-based approach, I specialize in supporting adults navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, complex family dynamics, difficult transitions, terminal illness, and caregiver stress. I draw from modalities like mindfulness practices, EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to promote healing and self-awareness. With 15 years of social work experience, I have worked with adults from age 18 - 114.

My name is Kimberly Yantuche-Hernandez and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I work with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in anxiety, panic attacks, mood disorders, stress, depression, trauma, behavioral issues, anger and impulse control, relationship problems, and self-esteem issues by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Managing and Adaptive Practice (MAP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and play therapy.

My name is Christene Waldman and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults 18 and older, focusing on life transitions, grief and loss, caregiver issues, aging-related issues, work issues, stress, depression, and the growing pains of life. My approach is client-based utilizing cognitive behavioral, solution-focused therapies to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.

Adulting is already hard enough; throw in infertility, postpartum depression/anxiety, pregnancy following loss (heIlo, anxiety!), loss/grief/bereavement, trauma, relationship/communication issues, boundaries and family conflict and now you've got discomfort, unpleasant feelings, disconnection and stress. While we may not be able to change all of the obstacles in your life, we can work collaboratively to adjust expectations, reinforce coping skills, strengthen resilience, improve communication skills, set boundaries, process trauma and elicit clarity and direction. (This is a boutique group Telehealth practice).

My name is Monica Turner and I'm currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in the Los Angeles, California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and specialize in working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues and prenatal/pregnancy/postpartum concerns. I utilize different approaches depending on what is most appropriate for each client and depending on what is most appropriate. I am trained in Holistic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Crisis Intervention.

We all have moments of feeling isolated and “stuck.” This can stem from the difference between what your life looks like now and how you would like it to be. The stress of this disconnection can seep into all aspects of your world: socially withdrawing or getting into more arguments can lead to depression and relationship conflict. You might feel like what you do is never “good enough,” increasing anxiety. You might hide your stress by focusing on what you can control, particularly after traumatic events. Therapy can help bring back joy and spontaneity into your life, helping you feel more fulfilled and energized.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My ideal client seeks self-exploration & understanding, facing issues like anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties. They need a supportive space for personal growth, aiming to gain insight, develop coping strategies, improve communication, & foster healthy relationships. They aspire to enhance mental well-being, achieve a better life quality, & unlock their full potential.

My name is Jennifer Cawelti, a am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I look forward to hearing from you. Is there chaos in your life right now? Feeling alone, uncertain, or despairing. The good news is that you are ready for change, and I am here to work with you to create a better life for yourself. I like a challenge and look forward to working with a meeting a myriad of people. I am here to help you. “All great changes are preceded by chaos.” Deepak Chopra. I work with each of my clients individually, getting to know each person and catering my practice to work with you specifically.

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.

My passion is to help people face their trauma, hurts, fears or whatever is holding them from reaching their full potential. It's important to focus on the whole person and all aspects of wellness. It is my honor to help individuals, couples and families. I will provide a safe space, free of judgement, to work through whatever issues are holding you back.

Relationships, communication, work, school, marriage, child-rearing, illness, and all stages of life can be very challenging at times. I am dedicated to providing a highly supportive atmosphere where solutions to these challenges can be explored and found with compassion and respect. I enjoy working with adults, couples, teens, and families to build stronger relationships and deeper self-understanding to make life's journey more enjoyable. I have many years of experience working with families as a registered nurse, and as a therapist, I have a deep understanding of how health related issues can impact individuals and families.