Therapists for Teens in Bakersfield, CA
Teen Therapist Stephanie Santos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PPSC
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Life changes, the current pandemic, recent or past crisis, academics, and problems with peers can cause our teenagers to feel lost, overwhelmed, and sad.
Hi parents! Has your teen been feeling more hopeless, sad, anxious, or upset recently? Have they been more withdrawn or acting different than usual? Has their behavior been negatively impacting their academics and relationships? Are you worried that your teen may not graduate? Would you like to better understand your teen? Would you like to better understand their thoughts and feelings? My goal is to help your teen learn how to identify their feelings, communicate their thoughts and emotions, and discover ways to appropriately manage and deal with their current stressors.
Life changes, the current pandemic, recent or past crisis, academics, and problems with peers can cause our teenagers to feel lost, overwhelmed, and sad.
Hi parents! Has your teen been feeling more hopeless, sad, anxious, or upset recently? Have they been more withdrawn or acting different than usual? Has their behavior been negatively impacting their academics and relationships? Are you worried that your teen may not graduate? Would you like to better understand your teen? Would you like to better understand their thoughts and feelings? My goal is to help your teen learn how to identify their feelings, communicate their thoughts and emotions, and discover ways to appropriately manage and deal with their current stressors.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/ adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
My name is Hector Barajas, and I am a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents and families meet their full potential. I work with children and teens who are struggling with emotional dysregulation, defiance, anger, depression and social-emotional challenges. My expertise lies in working with children, and teen/ adolescents who suffer from depression, anxiety, anger and defiance. I specialize in treating adolescents and juveniles in a group setting.
Roe Sanchez, LMFT, RPT, EMDR-C
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, RPT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Waitlist for new clients
Do you constantly worry about different things? are you tired of overthinking? Do you want to process a painful life event that has left you hurt or afraid? Do you want to make sense of how to align with your values and faith? Are you wondering why your relationship is not working out or if you should stay together? You've had enough of the same patterns and are ready to make some changes in your life. Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? Does your child/ teen struggle with anxiety? I see adults, teens, and children who deal w/ anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, selective mutism, low self esteem, grief, and ADHD.
Do you constantly worry about different things? are you tired of overthinking? Do you want to process a painful life event that has left you hurt or afraid? Do you want to make sense of how to align with your values and faith? Are you wondering why your relationship is not working out or if you should stay together? You've had enough of the same patterns and are ready to make some changes in your life. Does your child have frequent emotional outbursts? Does your child/ teen struggle with anxiety? I see adults, teens, and children who deal w/ anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, phobias, selective mutism, low self esteem, grief, and ADHD.
Erika M Melendez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Waitlist for new clients
I have been working with kids and teens since 2016 in two different settings, that allowed me to support and work with severe issues previously in a psychiatric hospital and currently with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
I have been working with kids and teens since 2016 in two different settings, that allowed me to support and work with severe issues previously in a psychiatric hospital and currently with domestic violence and sexual assault survivors.
Are you looking for someone to work with your infant, toddler, kid, teen or young adult? I would be honored to work with your child to manage day to day stressors or more severe issues like sexual assault, dating violence, bullying, or grief. I also love to work with parents or other caretakers/support people to provide education and work collaboratively to help the child feel whole and able to thrive! Regardless if your child is 1 or 25 I want to help them reach their goals to heal and feel empowered!
Alexander A Lopez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFTI
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Waitlist for new clients
In my experience working in the community for a clinic focused on children and adolescent teens, I have had the opportunity to work with many teens/young adults with issues related to: ADHD, Depression,Oppositional defiance, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Bullying, and Grief/Loss.
I have experience working with individuals providing treatment for mood disorders, irrational core beliefs, and behavioral difficulties. I have also worked with couples on issues related to relational repair, attachment enhancement, and conflict resolution. My work in family systems focus on increasing attachment bonds within the family system, help with re-orienting established norms, and conflict resolution.
In my experience working in the community for a clinic focused on children and adolescent teens, I have had the opportunity to work with many teens/young adults with issues related to: ADHD, Depression,Oppositional defiance, Anxiety, Adjustment difficulties, Bullying, and Grief/Loss.
I have experience working with individuals providing treatment for mood disorders, irrational core beliefs, and behavioral difficulties. I have also worked with couples on issues related to relational repair, attachment enhancement, and conflict resolution. My work in family systems focus on increasing attachment bonds within the family system, help with re-orienting established norms, and conflict resolution.
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Accepting new clients in-person or telehealth. English and Spanish services available. Welcome, congratulations for taking the first step in your journey to a better you. I enjoy working with teen and adult individuals who are struggling with a wide variety of problems such as depression, negative thoughts patterns, low self-esteem, guilt, anxiety, acculturation stress, cultural trauma/adjustment, grief, and struggles with life transitions. I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing therapy since 2010 and am passionate about helping others. I help people with adolescent/ teen issues, grief, self esteem, trauma and PTSD, job stress, and more. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with adolescents in schools, and with domestic violence services. I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy. Using mindfulness and ACT skills, I explore the thoughts and beliefs that create stagnation.
Hi! My name is Rachel, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been practicing therapy since 2010 and am passionate about helping others. I help people with adolescent/ teen issues, grief, self esteem, trauma and PTSD, job stress, and more. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, including drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with adolescents in schools, and with domestic violence services. I practice Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-focused therapy. Using mindfulness and ACT skills, I explore the thoughts and beliefs that create stagnation.
My clinical experience include christian counseling, child/ adolescent psychology, maternal/women's mental health, mood disorders, trauma therapy, and personality disorders.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD. from Biola University) with previous training as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT from Fuller Theological Seminary). I have a passion for providing professional Psychological services as well as Christian counseling to those who are suffering. I completed a total of six years of graduate training at two of the six American Psychological Association (APA) approved Christian clinical psychology programs. Both of these institutions are committed to the development of practitioners adept in the integration of Psychology and Christian theology in clinical practice and research.
My clinical experience include christian counseling, child/ adolescent psychology, maternal/women's mental health, mood disorders, trauma therapy, and personality disorders.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (PsyD. from Biola University) with previous training as a Marriage & Family Therapist (MFT from Fuller Theological Seminary). I have a passion for providing professional Psychological services as well as Christian counseling to those who are suffering. I completed a total of six years of graduate training at two of the six American Psychological Association (APA) approved Christian clinical psychology programs. Both of these institutions are committed to the development of practitioners adept in the integration of Psychology and Christian theology in clinical practice and research.
I love working with clients who are working on different phases of their life, whether it be the transition from adolescent to adult, new job or career, feeling "stuck", having relationship concerns, or just working on personal growth.
Hi! I am Dr. Jaclyn Bauer, but feel free to call me Jackie. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work within a variety of therapeutic modalities. I love working with people who are struggling in different phases of their life and working with them to help them "reach their full potential", feel how they want to feel, and live the life they want. I like to meet the client where they are at and we work together to determine what approach to therapy would be the best fit for them. I believe in a humanistic approach, which basically means that I look at the whole person and the personal agency that is unique to each person. I
I love working with clients who are working on different phases of their life, whether it be the transition from adolescent to adult, new job or career, feeling "stuck", having relationship concerns, or just working on personal growth.
Hi! I am Dr. Jaclyn Bauer, but feel free to call me Jackie. I am a licensed clinical psychologist and I work within a variety of therapeutic modalities. I love working with people who are struggling in different phases of their life and working with them to help them "reach their full potential", feel how they want to feel, and live the life they want. I like to meet the client where they are at and we work together to determine what approach to therapy would be the best fit for them. I believe in a humanistic approach, which basically means that I look at the whole person and the personal agency that is unique to each person. I
I am familiar with working with a range of ages from adolescents to older adults as well as diverse backgrounds, multicultures, individuals, couples, and families.
Cindy Linares, MSW, LCSW 88214. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child & Adolescent Development and minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services in the United States and abroad participation in Germany, I have gained experience working with children and families struggling with a range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems at all stages of development.
I am familiar with working with a range of ages from adolescents to older adults as well as diverse backgrounds, multicultures, individuals, couples, and families.
Cindy Linares, MSW, LCSW 88214. I obtained my Master of Social Work from University of Southern California and Bachelor of Arts with a major in Child & Adolescent Development and minor in Psychology from California State University, Northridge. With extensive training and experience in the field of psychology and social services in the United States and abroad participation in Germany, I have gained experience working with children and families struggling with a range of socio-emotional, developmental, and behavioral problems at all stages of development.
Pacific Marriage & Family Therapy Network
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
Our wide variety of specialties includes Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Addiction, Panic Attacks, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Child and Teen Behaviors, Family Issues, Couples, Divorce, Co-parenting, Communication, Dating, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+, Racial/Ethnic Identity, and clinicians who are trained in EMDR, CBT, IFS, ERP, ACT, and Brain Spotting.
Find your best therapist match with us! We are highly skilled, diverse, well-trained and inclusive therapists. We empower you to live the life you want and do so by creating supportive, caring, and non-judgmental relationships with our clients. We work to provide you with the best care possible and reduce obstacles to care. Additional benefits include a concierge billing service for PPO insurance and a wide range of scheduling options (all weekday and weekend mornings, afternoons, and evenings. We work with children, teens, and adults of all ages as individuals, couples, and families.
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My name is Helen Lozano (LCSW 101068) and my approach to therapy is collaborative, as you are the expert on your life and my role is to assist in achieving your goals. The overarching focus of my areas of practice is to increase healing and decrease pain, hurt; this is done by addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and other underlying issues. I have typically worked with pre- adolescent, adolescent, adults, and older adults providing treatment to address anxiety, depressive, trauma, and stressor conditions.
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Dr. Douglas Cowan, Online
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93307 (Online Only)
For parents of struggling teens, I understand the heartache of watching your child grapple with doubts and fears.
Anxiety or ADHD. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, ADHD symptoms, or simply feeling lost, we'll work together to uncover the root causes of your struggles, then develop practical strategies to overcome challenges, enhance your focus, concentration, and decision-making skills, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and joy. Sometimes it feels like we are the only one going through stuff. But we are not alone. And freedom and healing are possible.
For parents of struggling teens, I understand the heartache of watching your child grapple with doubts and fears.
Anxiety or ADHD. Whether you're battling anxiety, stress, ADHD symptoms, or simply feeling lost, we'll work together to uncover the root causes of your struggles, then develop practical strategies to overcome challenges, enhance your focus, concentration, and decision-making skills, and cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and joy. Sometimes it feels like we are the only one going through stuff. But we are not alone. And freedom and healing are possible.
I have been a therapist for 28 years and have worked with people aged 3 - 93! My specialization in graduate school was child and adolescent treatment. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Due to my practice being online now, I have narrowed my client base from 13 -99! Most of my clients have struggled with life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
I have been a therapist for 28 years and have worked with people aged 3 - 93! My specialization in graduate school was child and adolescent treatment. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life. Due to my practice being online now, I have narrowed my client base from 13 -99! Most of my clients have struggled with life transitions, depression, and anxiety.
Anastasia Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PPSC, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93311 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with adults, teenagers and children suffering from the symptoms related to mental health challenges.
Are you feeling defeated, overwhelmed, hopeless or simply “not yourself” anymore? My name is Anastasia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy should be a safe space for you to ventilate without judgment. In therapy you should be challenged in your own skills and strengths so that you can return to the person you once were before mental health challenges were present.
I specialize in working with adults, teenagers and children suffering from the symptoms related to mental health challenges.
Are you feeling defeated, overwhelmed, hopeless or simply “not yourself” anymore? My name is Anastasia and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I believe that therapy should be a safe space for you to ventilate without judgment. In therapy you should be challenged in your own skills and strengths so that you can return to the person you once were before mental health challenges were present.
Stephanie H Espinosa
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
I am skilled in working with at-risk youth, adults, adolescents, trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and substance use.
Welcome, my name is Stephanie H. Espinosa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a better you! Often times, the pressures of life, our core beliefs and societal influences can significantly impact our lives in an adverse way. As a result, we often get stuck in self-destructive cycles and lose hope that our lives can be different. We habitually self-medicate with food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or sex to seek a moment of escape and even happiness.
I am skilled in working with at-risk youth, adults, adolescents, trauma, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and substance use.
Welcome, my name is Stephanie H. Espinosa and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Congratulations on taking the first step towards a better you! Often times, the pressures of life, our core beliefs and societal influences can significantly impact our lives in an adverse way. As a result, we often get stuck in self-destructive cycles and lose hope that our lives can be different. We habitually self-medicate with food, alcohol, drugs, work and/or sex to seek a moment of escape and even happiness.
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I understand that finding the time to take care of your mind can be hard. We all get caught up in our thoughts and feelings of our day to day living and we may not necessarily take time to really listen to ourselves and focus on the messages our mind is saying to us. At MindCare Psychological Services we strive to help you in taking care of your mind. I believe that by taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning in other areas of your life that will result in enhanced overall wellbeing.
Welcome! I am glad that you are here. I understand that finding the time to take care of your mind can be hard. We all get caught up in our thoughts and feelings of our day to day living and we may not necessarily take time to really listen to ourselves and focus on the messages our mind is saying to us. At MindCare Psychological Services we strive to help you in taking care of your mind. I believe that by taking care of your mind, you are working on promoting healthy functioning in other areas of your life that will result in enhanced overall wellbeing.
Are you ready to create your best possible life? Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? You are not alone! There are moments in life where you can feel stuck, afraid, and not know what to do next. It is in those times where we seek guidance, support, sense of direction and purpose. I can help you create your new life story!
Are you ready to create your best possible life? Are you wanting to overcome what is standing in the way of making meaningful changes? You are not alone! There are moments in life where you can feel stuck, afraid, and not know what to do next. It is in those times where we seek guidance, support, sense of direction and purpose. I can help you create your new life story!
Aji Issac
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
Discussing the hurt we face can be freeing. It can be hard to reach out to others in fear of what they may say. We may have experienced childhood wounds that make it difficult to speak of our pain. There may be events happening in our lives that currently cause our mental health to decline. It could be a mixture of many things combined that are causing distress. We are often shamed for being “too emotional” or “too sensitive”. I am here to remind you that you are not weak for having emotions. Together, we can create a safe environment in which you can explore more about these issues and yourself in therapy.
Discussing the hurt we face can be freeing. It can be hard to reach out to others in fear of what they may say. We may have experienced childhood wounds that make it difficult to speak of our pain. There may be events happening in our lives that currently cause our mental health to decline. It could be a mixture of many things combined that are causing distress. We are often shamed for being “too emotional” or “too sensitive”. I am here to remind you that you are not weak for having emotions. Together, we can create a safe environment in which you can explore more about these issues and yourself in therapy.
Yessica Avancena
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MBA, CMT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93312 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.
The ideal client is one who is ready for change and open to healing. I work with individuals with a variety of mental health issues, emergent spirituality concerns or finding oneself through life purpose utilizing Mindfulness-based practices, energy work among other techniques to help decrease stress and promote happiness.
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What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.