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Top family therapists in Bakersfield, CA

Strengthen family bonds in Bakersfield with evidence-based therapy from 3,117 licensed providers. Headway connects families across neighborhoods like Downtown, Westchester, and Stockdale with compassionate therapists who specialize in communication, conflict resolution, and attachment repair.

Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Lisa Jorgensen-Mattmann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Getting to know your strengths will be a priority. Next, we will work on setting attainable goals and work together, course correct when needed, to achieve your goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khayre Bryant-King

Khayre Bryant-King

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“Supporting people as they explore their true selves, grasp their current realities, and reconnect with their core values is a privilege...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Beverly Jarvis

Beverly Jarvis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm engaged, honest, and relational in my style, and I believe therapy works best when you feel truly understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to help us get to know one another and begin building rapport.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 18 insurance carriers
Clara Pellizzari

Clara Pellizzari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My career has taken me through emergency rooms, correctional facilities, the Veterans Administration, and child protective services.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Greene

Jennifer Greene

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on you, prioritizing your needs to bring clarity and tranquility through clinical support tailored to your goals.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Amelia Thaoxaochay-Ruiz

Amelia Thaoxaochay-Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel understood, challenged when needed, and empowered to make meaningful changes that align with the life you want to live.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gurmit Deol

Gurmit Deol

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Cowan

Nicole Cowan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Depression, End of life care, Infertility
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Craig Gibbs

Craig Gibbs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a commonsense approach to therapy, quickly developing safety through clear communication, non-judgmental listening, sensitivity, and humor.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Fritzie Fernandez-Craft

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, active, and entirely collaborative, meaning we work as a team to break old patterns and build lasting relief.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michelle Bahy

Michelle Bahy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our relationship will be a process in which you will learn to identify patterns and gently redirect your behavior and attitudes to make healthy choices conducive to a happy life journey.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Frizzelle

Michelle Frizzelle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am easy going, yet I will be blunt up front, however, having said that, I do my best to always be respectful to everyone.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Damo

Ashley Damo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana Fajardo

Diana Fajardo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is: we are shaped by our thoughts, emotions and behaviors therefore with time and effort change is always possible.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Ko

Jacqueline Ko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide a safe and open environment where my clients can feel secure to explore themselves and find their truth, without fear of judgment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shauna Rossington

Shauna Rossington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Each client has a different "recipe" for them to reach their goals and the first few sessions are about building rapport and trust so we can find the approach that is your "recipe."”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angeline Thomson

Angeline Thomson

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“I believe that every individual is the expert of their life story and that we all have many strengths...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kristyne McPhail

Kristyne McPhail

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, allowing you to take an active role in identifying what you would like to work on and what meaningful change looks like for you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ana Melendez

Ana Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anthony Carpio

Anthony Carpio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“An empowering approach, which enables clients to progress at their pace with self-determination, compassion, collaboration, validation and empathy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Ryan Ingram

Dr. Ryan Ingram

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change happens when you feel safe enough to be yourself - not when you're pressured to "fix" or change who you are.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Crosby

Kimberly Crosby

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style is collaborative and strength-based, meaning we'll build on what's already working while addressing what feels stuck or needs to shift.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leslie Agnew-Watson

Leslie Agnew-Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—I honor the identities, histories, and values that shape who you are...”
Family issues, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrea Gomar Padilla

Andrea Gomar Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where both children and caregivers feel understood, empowered, and equipped with tools to create meaningful change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myesha Dunn

Myesha Dunn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life is hard and we all need support and a place where we feel safe and accepted to work through the changes and transitions that life brings.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaun Wilson

Shaun Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I decided to become a therapist after healing my own childhood trauma and realizing that what I went through, could be used as a gift to help others heal and grow.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Matthew Paden

Matthew Paden

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Matthew is also an end-of-life doula and a Certified HeartMath® trainer, integrating mindfulness, emotional regulation, and compassionate presence into his work.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarai Velasquez

Sarai Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
George Holbrook

George Holbrook

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Burbank, CA


“I am invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to helping my clients heal.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christine Tran

Christine Tran

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rocklin, CA


“My approach to therapy is "you are the expert on your life and I am here to offer you empathetic support" while cheering you on every step of the way.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sabrina Tumelson

Sabrina Tumelson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is not just to reduce symptoms, but to empower you with the understanding and tools you need to thrive.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Britanny Wilson

Britanny Wilson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“With over 15 years of experience in mental health care—including my time at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital—I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach to every session.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

AJ (Amberle J) Wagner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership, so I approach each session with curiosity, collaboration, and respect for your unique experiences.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Santos

Nicole Santos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I have over 15+ years experience as a nurse working in various departments, working hands on with patients, as well as leadership and management roles.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Leslie Taylor

Leslie Taylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults and seniors navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, past hurts, and life transitions that can feel overwhelming to carry alone. Many of my clients come in feeling stuck, exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to offer a supportive, welcoming space where you feel heard and understood as we work toward greater peace, confidence, and connection in your life.

Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Clark

April Clark

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Dublin, CA


“I am passionate about listening to YOUR story and providing specific personalized psychiatric treatments with both natural and evidence based pharmacologic options.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rachel Howard

Rachel Howard

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am Registered Yoga Teacher, Clinical Supervisor & Consultant, as well as a Certified Focusing-Oriented Expressive Arts Practitioner.

I have almost a decade of experience working with children, adults, couples, and families in a therapeutic capacity. I specialize in trauma and family work. I am an integrative psychotherapist – integrating art therapy, play therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, astrology, spirituality, and more into therapy.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Bakersfield, CA

Searching for family therapists in Bakersfield starts with finding someone who fits what your family is navigating. Family therapy can support concerns like parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, and communication across generations. A family therapist is trained to work with the relational system, rather than only one person. As you compare Bakersfield therapists, look for specialties and approaches that match your needs, such as family systems therapy, structural family therapy, or experience with teens, parents, and caregivers.

In a mid-size city like Bakersfield, local fit and scheduling both matter. Some families prefer in-person therapy in Bakersfield, CA, while others use virtual sessions to make it easier for multiple family members to attend from different locations. Session structure may also vary — some appointments may include the full family, while others may focus on parents, siblings, or individual family members. Before booking, read each therapist’s profile to understand their approach, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation to discuss fit.

Therapy in Bakersfield can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before you book. Headway helps you find family therapists in Bakersfield who are accepting new patients and offer clear scheduling options. Nationally, Headway partners with a wide range of insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage for your specific area. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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