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Couples therapists in Bakersfield, CA

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Top couples therapists in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield couples can access evidence-based therapy through Headway's network of 2,749 licensed providers. Whether addressing communication breakdowns, intimacy concerns, or major life transitions, our therapists use proven modalities to help partners reconnect. Many sessions are covered by insurance, allowing you to focus on healing your relationship.

Lillian Adkins

Lillian Adkins

Therapist

In-person • 1.3 mi away • Bakersfield, CA


I specialize with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD and high spectrum autism. My approach is to involve the individual persons' needs for developing better communication skills, coping skills, support systems, insights, and physical health. My office is set up for creative play and insightful communication games.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kendall Wood

Kendall Wood

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Bakersfield, CA


“Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to gain a new life perspective, work through challenges, and foster desired change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Martin Flores

Martin Flores

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Bakersfield, CA


“For over a decade, I have treated brain injured clients and their families. As a bilingual therapist, I provide services in both English and Spanish, allowing me to connect with individuals in a way that feels authentic and accessible.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
John Murphy

John Murphy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Bakersfield, CA


“I'm not here to tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as we figure out what's actually keeping you stuck and what a real path forward looks like for you.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Janet Clark

Dr. Janet Clark

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Bakersfield, CA


“My communication style is calm, approachable, and personal, fostering a non-judgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing any topic.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Somaya Kalla

Somaya Kalla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals and families navigating the weight of past trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transitions.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lis Werth

Lis Werth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in Somatic Experiencing, which means we don't just talk about what's happening - we pay attention to how it lives in your body, your nervous system, and your patterns over time.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tijen Sumbul

Tijen Sumbul

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, direct, and collaborative, a partner in the work who will gently challenge you toward your growth edge.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jeanie Delacruz

Jeanie Delacruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission as your potential therapist is to support and uplift you while you heal and continue to develop each day to be the best version of yourself.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Maria Berbeo

Maria Berbeo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy providing a warm, supportive environment for people to feel safe challenging themselves to grow and learn about themselves.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Linda Mosley

Dr. Linda Mosley

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have been practicing clinical psychology for 19+ years. I've treated every age group from children to the elderly in clinics, schools, prisons, and nursing homes.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jamie Krauss

Jamie Krauss

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a direct, honest approach to therapy grounded in the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all path to healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. James Armour

Dr. James Armour

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Grief, anxiety, depression, and the life transitions that quietly knock the ground out from under you — these aren't just specialties for me.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Josiah Peratoner

Josiah Peratoner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


I'm Josiah — a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) offering in-person sessions in Irvine and telehealth sessions across California. My work centers on three communities I care deeply about: veterans navigating the often-invisible work of coming home, LGBTQ+ individuals and couples looking for a therapist who genuinely gets it, and parents who are doing their best while carrying more than they show. I'm Transgender Allied, trained in trauma-informed and multicultural frameworks, and I work with individuals, couples, and families. Before anything else, I work hard to make sure you feel like yourself in the session — not a diagnosis, not a file.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Energetic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Austin Chavira

Austin Chavira

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 8 years of experience in behavioral and mental health.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Beth Schuh

Beth Schuh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“I use my innate curiosity and non-judgmental attitude to understand how life has shaped my clients and to work with them to find ways of unlearning/healing the habits that no longer work for them.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tonya Elliott

Tonya Elliott

Therapist

Virtual • Colfax, CA


“I integrate somatic practices, mindfulness, and spiritual perspectives to help clients understand how past experiences and intergenerational patterns may be influencing their present lives.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Michael Stanton

Michael Stanton

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented, and I work with each client to build on their strengths while creating meaningful, lasting change.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Paula Copeland

Dr. Paula Copeland

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“I still love what I do and I love bringing that to other folks seeking greater self understanding and diminishing internal pain.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Benita Grauman

Benita Grauman

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Overwhelmed, stressed-out everyday? Feeling over-burdened? You could be suffering from anxiety, depression or something THAT IS TREATABLE! I believe in the potential of every human being to grow and change, with love, care, support, and knowledge.

I have helped people for over 20 years to manage their lives better and cope with anxiety, depression, and other disorders.


Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Johannah Walton

Dr. Johannah Walton

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to develop an authentic relationship with my clients, as that has been shown to be most important factor for achieving lasting change.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Elizondo

Scott Elizondo

Therapist

Virtual • San Marcos, CA


“My laid back and relaxed style creates a space where Clients feel safe in sharing and processing difficult feelings and emotions.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susan Broussard

Susan Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“I help people escape toxic relationships and patterns, empower themselves to change, and elevate their lives to its full potential.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Timothy Plucinsky

Timothy Plucinsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I do therapy differently. You lead the way—I provide the roadmap. Using a blend of CBT, ACT, DBT, and experiential practices, I help you find solutions that actually work.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sabrina Constantin-Covert

Sabrina Constantin-Covert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is not about having everything figured out. It is about having the support and space to understand yourself, recognize your potential, and move toward the life you want to build.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Michael Guichet

Michael Guichet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to challenge those beliefs by creating a safe, open space where honest conversations can happen and new patterns can emerge.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jonathan Centeno

Jonathan Centeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Jonathan Centeno, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Over the last 6 years of my career I have dedicated my life to the beautiful healing art of psychotherapy working and learning alongside many amazing clinicians. My journey has brought me to work with children, adolescents, young adults/adults, couples, and families.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amy Brooks

Amy Brooks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is kind and compassionate, yet direct. I believe healing comes from looking at the truth; however, it must be handled with care, because you and your feelings matter.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hebard

Elizabeth Hebard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is relaxed, friendly, and authentic. I often interject humor to help my clients feel comfortable.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. John Bucholtz

Dr. John Bucholtz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am genuinely curious about each client's subjective experience and strive to understand what life has been like for you.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Brandy Hardy

Brandy Hardy

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“As a Black woman and mental health practitioner, I understand how healing is layered — especially when we're carrying the weight of generational trauma, daily stress, and the pressure to keep going, no matter what.”
Relationship issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristi Willhoft

Kristi Willhoft

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for 20 years. I am trained and experienced in several modalities including EMDR, mindfulness, Family Systems, Imago, the principles of Interpersonal Neurobiology and early attachment. It has been a profound privilege being on this journey with others. Participating in a process where others dive deep into their vulnerable truth, has given my life great meaning. I've been called to provide a space for others to be seen, heard, and known in the midst of their feelings of shame, guilt, fear, inadequacy, unworthiness, and vulnerability and through their experience of being more truly known be reminded of their profound value and worthiness

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Karen Conklin

Karen Conklin

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“Using Freuds Psychodynamic psychotherapy and Becks Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for understanding why we are how we are and implementing the desired changes.”
Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tanasia Betts

Tanasia Betts

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Tanasia Betts and I am a licensed professional counselor. Here's how I can help you reach your goals.

Trauma

Many people struggling with anxiety and depression are carrying the effects of unresolved trauma. Together, we'll explore the experiences and patterns that continue to impact your life while using evidence-based approaches to support lasting healing. In a safe, supportive space, you can break unhealthy cycles, build resilience, and reclaim your sense of peace and purpose.

Christian Counseling

I believe healing is strengthened through both faith and therapy. I integrate evidence-based counseling with biblical principles to help fellow believers navigate life's challenges, find hope, and experience emotional, mental, and spiritual growth in a supportive, Christ-centered environment.

Couples Therapy

Every relationship faces challenges, but you don't have to navigate them alone. I don't take sides—I choose the relationship, creating a safe space where both partners can feel heard, rebuild trust, strengthen communication, and reconnect. If you and your partner are ready to invest in your relationship, I'd be honored to walk alongside you.

Relationship issues, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Casey

Brian Casey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have 10+ years of experience working with adults struggling with anxiety and depression stemming from overwhelming life events, lack of direction, and crises in meaning.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jim Michael

Jim Michael

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm curious, direct, I ask questions, and I'm also kinda a dork.

Relationship issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Frendo

Judith Frendo

Therapist

Virtual • Vacaville, CA


“Our work together is focused on helping you understand how your mind actually works, and building from that understanding rather than pushing against it.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Theresa Jones

Theresa Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in supporting adolescents, adults, and families navigating trauma, systemic stress, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. With 11 years as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I’ve worked across diverse communities, including Black, Native American, Veteran, and criminal justice-involved populations. Clients often describe me as grounded, direct, and compassionate, and I bring deep respect for each person’s lived experience into the work we do together.

Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Veronika Solomon

Dr. Veronika Solomon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I understand what it feels like to move through the world with multiple marginalized identities, and I bring that lived perspective into my clinical practice.”
Relationship issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

About our couples therapists in Bakersfield, CA

Number of therapists serving Bakersfield, CA
There are over 2,761 therapists in Bakersfield, CA accepting new patients.
2,761+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 91%Stress management
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 80%Cigna
  • 77%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 72%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 70%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Korean
How they see their clients
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  • 90%Online only
  • 10%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 24%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 3%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 72%Couples therapy
  • 62%Family therapy
  • 23%Child or adolescent therapy

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