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Dr. Fernando Garcia

Therapist(He/Him)
4 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and doctorate degree in Sport and Performance Psychology. In addition to being a licensed mental health provider, I also work with athletes, performers, students, entrepreneurs, and other professionals on developing mental skills to perform at peak potential. My private practice STONE Mental Health & Performance located in Bakersfield, CA provides psychotherapy services, fitness, mental performance, and boxing training to help my clients.

My approach to therapy

My specialties include healing from trauma, anxiety, work-life balance, and spirituality. Influences of DBT, CBT, and Psychodynamic approaches help provide the client with the proper tools needed to understand and address their presenting issues.

What you can expect from me

I provide an environment that is safe to grow and communicate. Client will leave with skills to apply and grow.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Hispanic, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    4 years of experience
  • Training
    EdD (Doctor of Education) at University of Western States, MA (Master of Arts) at California State Polytechnic University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Men's issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    730 17th Street
    Bakersfield, CA 93301