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Dr. James Bakst, PsyD

Dr. James Bakst, PsyD

Psychologist
CA
I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health, relationship, stress, and life-transition concerns. My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, supportive psychotherapy, and skills-based interventions. I strive to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand the patterns affecting their lives, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
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About Dr. James Bakst

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Couples Therapy
Mood Disorders
Anxiety
Depression
Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Jewish

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. James Bakst

I am a licensed psychologist with extensive experience working with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health, relationship, stress, and life-transition concerns. My approach is practical, collaborative, and individualized, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed care, supportive psychotherapy, and skills-based interventions. I strive to provide a comfortable and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand the patterns affecting their lives, develop effective coping strategies, and make meaningful, lasting changes.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider's self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan's benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Addiction Follow Up
Depression
Divorce Counseling
Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Antioch University Santa Barbara, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
  • Antioch University Santa Barbara, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1588092209

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Dr. James Bakst frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. James Bakst on their profile.

What languages does Dr. James Bakst speak?

Dr. James Bakst speaks English.

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