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315 verified Psychologists in Bakersfield, CA
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 7 more
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Amy Cordero (she/her/hers) utilizes a blend of different modalities in her therapeutic work, exploring client’s struggles while maintaining a vision for growth, progress, transformation and empowerment in a supportive, nurturing and non-judgmental environment. She serves individuals, LGBTQIA+, and l...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
It was a really nice first visit and she made me feel really welcomed to the whole session by Brian T.Click to read more
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 6 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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So, you're looking for a therapist? This search alone can be overwhelming, scrolling from profile to profile, so let me get to the point-If you're ready to make some changes in your life, I'm here to help. Whether you're still discovering what those changes are or you already have an idea, we can wo...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist
65 mi · 28494 Westinghouse Pl, #304, Valencia, CA 91355
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 5 more
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Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or frustrated with who you are or where you are in your life? Wanting to make changes but not sure where to start or how to maintain those changes? As a therapist, I find immense joy in coming alongside my clients to help them understand their core beliefs and enact chang...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychiatrist
67.5 mi · 27201 Tourney Rd, Ste 201 N, Valencia, CA 91355
Accepting new patients · Expertise in schizophrenia + 3 more ·
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I’m Dr. Nora Ekeanya, a board- certified psychiatrist working with high-achieving, culturally diverse adults: Leaders, creatives, caretakers, first-generation professionals. The “strong ones” everyone else leans on, while feeling unseen, undervalued, and exhausted. If you're done tolerating low stan...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 5 more
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Feeling stuck, unmotivated, or frustrated with who you are or where you are in your life? Wanting to make changes but not sure where to start or how to maintain those changes? As a therapist, I find immense joy in coming alongside my clients to help them understand their core beliefs and enact chang...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Carpinteria, CA
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If we are lucky in this life, we will experience many inner deaths-each an opportunity to shed parts of ourselves, embrace our own expansion, and enter the next dimension of life. If we fail to die, we fail to grow. We have lost the ritual container that holds our rites of passage, and without the c...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 5 more
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Imagine you are walking around carrying a backpack full of bricks. Now imagine lessening that load. Together, we can begin taking away those bricks so life feels less heavy and easier to manage. I want you to feel that you have a safe space where you can express your feelings, thoughts, and needs in...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 20
Psychologist (Virtual)
Ventura, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 26 more
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Kristen Switaj is a licensed Psychologist since 2019. She earned her PsyD in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University. Kristen works from a strength-based model to help people build on their personal strengths while also developing new ones to achieve the goals they set for living the...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Clarita, CA
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Ever feel like you missed the memo on how to just be human? Are you navigating neurodivergence, searching for a place where you actually belong, or living with the kind of burnout that no amount of rest seems to fix? You're not "broken." Your nervous system just runs on different software. If you've...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychologist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Ventura, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 27 more
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Dr. Vanessa Munoz, PsyD, is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals in California navigate the complexities of mental health. By specializing in trauma, anxiety, and depression, she empowers clients to identify and overcome the unconscious patterns that may be affecting their s...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 21
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Great first experience. Friendly and easy to talk to. - Mar 2, 2026 by Julio T.Click to read more
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful personal growth and lasting change. My approach is depth-oriented and trauma-informed, integrating psychodynamic therapy, somatic mindfulness, and EMDR. I help clients explore their internal patterns, ...Click to read more
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Marriage and Family Therapist (Virtual)
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 6 more
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I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or challenging relationships. Many of my clients come to me feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, and unsure of how to move forward. You might notice yourself avoiding texts or calls, holding back what...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist
65 mi · 28494 Westinghouse Pl, #304, Valencia, CA 91355
Accepts Aetna, UnitedHealthcare + 5 more
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Imagine you are walking around carrying a backpack full of bricks. Now imagine lessening that load. Together, we can begin taking away those bricks so life feels less heavy and easier to manage. I want you to feel that you have a safe space where you can express your feelings, thoughts, and needs in...Click to read more
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Simi Valley, CA
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 6 more
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Change and uncertainty are unavoidable parts of life whether initiated by choice or unforeseen circumstance. Change can come in the form of a life transition such as moving, a new job, grief and loss, or even a cancer diagnosis. This can be scary and destabilizing. I have worked extensively in assis...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepts Aetna, Cigna + 2 more
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Dr. Douglas Johnson's approach to psychotherapy is based on understanding and empowering the client. Douglas utilizes a broad range of evidence-based strategies to assist his adult clients with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, spirituality, and addiction. Douglas is naturally inquisitive an...Click to read more
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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Virtual)
4.89
·44 reviews
Dr. Naser Ahmadi was attentive and truly listened. He’s the first person who really understood me. I felt heard and respected throughout the appointment, and I appreciated his professionalism. by YBClick to read more
Santa Clarita, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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I am a physician trained in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Cardiovascular Medicine. I have over 15 years of postgraduate clinical and research experience. I am a positive psychiatrist who is compassionate about enhancing well-being through novel integrated body-mind approaches for earl...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 14
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
4.89
·44 reviews
Dr. Naser Ahmadi was attentive and truly listened. He’s the first person who really understood me. I felt heard and respected throughout the appointment, and I appreciated his professionalism. by YBClick to read more
70.5 mi · 23206 Lyons Ave, Ste 209, Santa Clarita, CA 91321
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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I am a physician trained in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Cardiovascular Medicine. I have over 15 years of postgraduate clinical and research experience. I am a positive psychiatrist who is compassionate about enhancing well-being through novel integrated body-mind approaches for earl...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 14
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepts Aetna
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I was born and raised in Minnesota in a blended family of five. I spent my days homeschooled, playing with rocks, and training my dog. Fast forward twenty years, and I still find contentment in nature, learning new things, and caring for animals. I am the kind of person who would pick getting cozy o...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 12
Marriage and Family Therapist
73 mi · 27 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 7 more
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Take a moment—notice your breath. Not changing it, just noticing. Maybe you’ve been holding a lot lately… keeping it together, pushing through, being who others need you to be. Somewhere along the way, your body started speaking louder—anxiety that won’t quiet, tension that lingers, relationships t...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·3 reviews
So glad I chose Mckenna to help with my anxiety. She's helped me find tools to calm down and to treat myself with more kindness. We are getting to the root of the anxiety and I feel so supported. by BMClick to read more
Santa Barbara, CA
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Hi, I’m Mckenna. I’m an Associate Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Southern California, trained in Somatic Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems. My work is deeply informed by a curiosity about the human condition and my own meditative and compassion ...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist
5.00
·9 reviews
Taryn Lawrence is a consummate professional who has an enormous amount of patients, empathy, and loving support for her clients. I have been working with her for about four years now, and she has helped me cope and respond to everyday stressful situations as well as process emotional traumas from my...Click to read more
73 mi · 27 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Taryn Lawrence is a Marriage and Family Therapist located in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in treating couples and individuals dealing with past or current relational trauma, chronic worry or anxiety, and deep sadness, depression, and loss. Taryn invites her clients to explore complicat...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·9 reviews
Taryn Lawrence is a consummate professional who has an enormous amount of patients, empathy, and loving support for her clients. I have been working with her for about four years now, and she has helped me cope and respond to everyday stressful situations as well as process emotional traumas from my...Click to read more
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Taryn Lawrence is a Marriage and Family Therapist located in Santa Barbara, California. She specializes in treating couples and individuals dealing with past or current relational trauma, chronic worry or anxiety, and deep sadness, depression, and loss. Taryn invites her clients to explore complicat...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist
73.5 mi · 2380 Shasta Way C, Simi Valley, CA 93065
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 72 more
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My greatest strengths as a provider include my ability to create a safe and empowering space where clients can channel their energies and confront frustrations, particularly in overcoming barriers and misconceptions related to mental health. With a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy from Philli...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 12
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Ventura, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 26 more
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Emma Stuck, LMFT, helps individuals across California navigate life challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Marriage and Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, creating a supportiv...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist
73.5 mi · 1001 Partridge Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 26 more
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Emma Stuck, LMFT, helps individuals across California navigate life challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Marriage and Family Therapist at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for teens, young adults, adults, and seniors, creating a supportiv...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Ventura, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Cynthia Gonzalez helps adults across California navigate life's emotional challenges with compassion, cultural sensitivity, and a grounded therapeutic approach. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy for adults and seniors, supporting clients through issues such as anxiety, depression...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Santa Barbara, CA
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The provider is an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Rise Healing Center. Hi, I’m Janell. I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor trained in EMDR, motivational interviewing, ACT, an...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist
72.5 mi · 1136 N Chinowth St, Visalia, CA 93291
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 27 more
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I value growth and learning in myself and for my clients. I have been working in the field since 2022 and graduated from a well-respected in-person program. I welcome new challenges and want to see others live fully. My approach I try to match interventions with what best fits for the client and th...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 18
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
Beth is a truly talented therapist and an amazing person. I've been in therapy before but this has been different. She has shown me how to truly process feelings through my body in a way that has led to me no longer have chronic anxiety. I'm now able to feel more connected to myself, to the world ar...Click to read more
Santa Barbara, CA
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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You are insightful and self-aware; you know all of the “right” things to do and think, and yet you still struggle to truly feel good enough. Have you spent your life trying to achieve and move up the ladder, only to still feel anxious, panicky, or like something is missing? You might be a people ple...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 12
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.81
·32 reviews
Good listening and caring and gave a starting plan for treatment - Jul 11, 2025 by Moctezuma M.Click to read more
Goleta, CA
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 18 more
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*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance requires a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. Ann Stephens works with children, teens, and adults on an individual basis. ...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
4.63
·24 reviews
Working towards goals to maintain mental wellness. Using DBT skills to help with emotional regulation. History taken an encouragement given. - Jun 17, 2022Click to read more
Goleta, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
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*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance requires a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. Bradford Durian has been licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist
73 mi · 5550 Telegraph Rd, Ste C3, Room 2, Ventura, CA 93003
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in schizophrenia + 2 more ·
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Hi there, I'm Bryna! Hi! My name is Bryna Pauker, LCSW, license number 126386. I have been a therapist for over 25 years, and I love what I do. I am personable and approach each client with respect and empathy. I work with PTSD, depression, ADHD, trauma, and issues of self-worth and esteem. My app...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 20
Psychotherapist
73 mi · 924 Anacapa St, Ste 2H, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 27 more
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Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create. My approach The therapeutic approaches I util...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·6 reviews
Great experience, great listener and communicator. I will be going back. - Jun 20, 2024 by Michael S.Click to read more
Ventura, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 27 more
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Victoria Fye is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California who has been practicing since 2009. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, her Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Walden University, and her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Walden University...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 19
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
Thousand Oaks, CA
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I work with clients who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, overthinking, and relationship stress—even when things seem “fine” on the surface. You might replay conversations, second-guess yourself, or feel stuck in patterns you can’t quite break. I help clients navigate: - anxiety and constant overthinki...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Goleta, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 15 more
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*Note that prior to the first session taking place with the provider, LifeStance will require a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. When booking your appointment, please book it using the ful...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychotherapist (Virtual)
5.00
·13 reviews
Luz is super awesome! I felt so connected and at ease. Just wish she was in SF for in person visit! - Mar 29, 2023 by Akash Sampurnanand P.Click to read more
Goleta, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
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Luz M. Rodrigues is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Arkansas who has been practicing since 2017. She earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. Luz believes that healing is a process with no time limit or deadline—just progress, gradual growth, and...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
Psychologist (Virtual)
Calabasas, CA
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I earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University and completed an APA-accredited predoctoral internship with an emphasis on child and family issues. I work with racially, culturally, and diagnostically diverse adolescents and adults coping with trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, ide...Click to read more
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Psychotherapist (Virtual)
Granada Hills, CA
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The provider is an Associate Clinical Social Worker and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Zen and Health. Ms. Castillo is a friendly, down-to-earth psychotherapist who’s all about helping you feel better, grow stronger, and live a life ...Click to read more
Next available: Sat, May 9
Psychologist (Virtual)
5.00
·4 reviews
- Jun 9, 2023 by Lorenzo E.Click to read more
Agoura Hills, CA
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 17 more
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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with experience treating a wide variety of mood, anxiety, and trauma-related problems. I work with adults 18 and older who are struggling with depression, anger, PTSD, addiction, sleep problems, anxiety, and life adjustment issues. I primarily use cognitive-beha...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, May 11
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