Family Therapy in Bakersfield, CA
Genesis Psychotherapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93386 (Online Only)
Are you a Peri-menopausal woman who struggles with depression or anxiety and want peace of mind? Are you at a fork in the road and are wrestling with a decision? Are you ready to allow me to hold space for you to define goals and direction for the life you were created to live? Are you a believer interested in faith affirming talk therapy? Hi I’m Elida Stewart, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but you might also call me a mirror, accountability partner, sounding board or listening support. I would be honored to work with you to unpack the experiences that have made you uniquely and wonderfully made.
Are you a Peri-menopausal woman who struggles with depression or anxiety and want peace of mind? Are you at a fork in the road and are wrestling with a decision? Are you ready to allow me to hold space for you to define goals and direction for the life you were created to live? Are you a believer interested in faith affirming talk therapy? Hi I’m Elida Stewart, I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist but you might also call me a mirror, accountability partner, sounding board or listening support. I would be honored to work with you to unpack the experiences that have made you uniquely and wonderfully made.
I use strength-based models, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused, and trauma-focused therapy.
My name is Virginia Barnet, licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is that I want my clients to know that everyone is an individual and treatment is not trying to put someone into specific categories, but to really dive into what my client is going through, without judgment. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, couple/marital problems, parenting skills, trauma, life adjustment, and relationship problems, and teenagers who are struggling with their day-to-day lives.
I use strength-based models, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, person-centered therapy, solution-focused, and trauma-focused therapy.
My name is Virginia Barnet, licensed in the state of California as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My approach to therapy is that I want my clients to know that everyone is an individual and treatment is not trying to put someone into specific categories, but to really dive into what my client is going through, without judgment. I typically work with clients who experience anxiety, depression, couple/marital problems, parenting skills, trauma, life adjustment, and relationship problems, and teenagers who are struggling with their day-to-day lives.
Elizabeth Deeths LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
My passion lies in helping individuals and the family of those individuals who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses.
I believe that every individual has it within themselves to overcome the majority of their struggles, they just need some help. My job as your therapist is to foster this healing process. I will not tell you what you must do, but I will assist you in finding the solution for yourself. As the old saying goes, "you can't see the forest through the trees", I will help you to see the forest.
My passion lies in helping individuals and the family of those individuals who suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses.
I believe that every individual has it within themselves to overcome the majority of their struggles, they just need some help. My job as your therapist is to foster this healing process. I will not tell you what you must do, but I will assist you in finding the solution for yourself. As the old saying goes, "you can't see the forest through the trees", I will help you to see the forest.
Sharon Ramos
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, MATR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93312 (Online Only)
I am a clinical therapist providing telehealth therapy services in California, Washington, and Oregon. I am a Korean American and a former educator. I have personal & professional experiences around immigrant cultures (primarily Asian & Hispanic), life transitions, identity issues, anxiety & depression, family life, relationships, parenting, work challenges & transitions, academic & social challenges for minors & college students, and grief or loss. My approach is compassionate, holistic, and individualized, helping you find resilience and harmony. I am passionate about my work and honored to be a part of your journey to wholeness.
I am a clinical therapist providing telehealth therapy services in California, Washington, and Oregon. I am a Korean American and a former educator. I have personal & professional experiences around immigrant cultures (primarily Asian & Hispanic), life transitions, identity issues, anxiety & depression, family life, relationships, parenting, work challenges & transitions, academic & social challenges for minors & college students, and grief or loss. My approach is compassionate, holistic, and individualized, helping you find resilience and harmony. I am passionate about my work and honored to be a part of your journey to wholeness.
Coleen Keiser Najac
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bakersfield, CA 93309
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Associate Marriage Family Therapist, I am skilled, relatable, & bring a delicate blend of compassion, honest reflection, and humor (when appropriate) to our therapeutic relationship.
People are fabulously interesting and I believe your story matters. Together, using science-based theories & interventions, we can sort through feelings and behaviors that may seem destructive, confusing, or just too overwhelming to sort out alone. To be curious, with an openness to self-discovery, we can evolve & heal. I work with teens & individuals navigating depression &/or anxiety, or phase of life issues. I am passionate about working with couples to improve meaningful communication, or reconnecting when promises have been broken. I also work with incarcerated youth & adults, planting seeds of hope & transformation.
As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor & Associate Marriage Family Therapist, I am skilled, relatable, & bring a delicate blend of compassion, honest reflection, and humor (when appropriate) to our therapeutic relationship.
People are fabulously interesting and I believe your story matters. Together, using science-based theories & interventions, we can sort through feelings and behaviors that may seem destructive, confusing, or just too overwhelming to sort out alone. To be curious, with an openness to self-discovery, we can evolve & heal. I work with teens & individuals navigating depression &/or anxiety, or phase of life issues. I am passionate about working with couples to improve meaningful communication, or reconnecting when promises have been broken. I also work with incarcerated youth & adults, planting seeds of hope & transformation.
Hello! My name is Carrie Campbell. I am a Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist eager to help you reach your fullest potential. I am an inspirational speaker and have done annual conferences and workshops. I make evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. I will walk with you through your most difficult times and help you to conquer and overcome your greatest obstacles. You have the power inside of you. Allow me to help you release it and let it shine. Please call me. Working together we can heal your past and help you reach your goals.
Hello! My name is Carrie Campbell. I am a Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist eager to help you reach your fullest potential. I am an inspirational speaker and have done annual conferences and workshops. I make evening and weekend appointments for your convenience. I will walk with you through your most difficult times and help you to conquer and overcome your greatest obstacles. You have the power inside of you. Allow me to help you release it and let it shine. Please call me. Working together we can heal your past and help you reach your goals.
Hello! My name is James Clarke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I approach therapy with a foundation of compassion and draw from years of experience and genuine passion for serving others. My therapeutic style is centered around building a strong relational connection and fostering an interactive and supportive environment to collaboratively work towards your goals.
Hello! My name is James Clarke and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. I approach therapy with a foundation of compassion and draw from years of experience and genuine passion for serving others. My therapeutic style is centered around building a strong relational connection and fostering an interactive and supportive environment to collaboratively work towards your goals.
Hi. I am Stephanie Cree, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. I hold a Master of Science degree in Counseling Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology. My approach to therapy is that you are a whole person & as such I address your body, mind, & spirit in sessions. I began with Humanistic psychology & have studied Imaginal Psychology and several other theories. I will use what I know for what you need.
Hi. I am Stephanie Cree, a licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist. I hold a Master of Science degree in Counseling Education and a Master of Arts Degree in Psychology. My approach to therapy is that you are a whole person & as such I address your body, mind, & spirit in sessions. I began with Humanistic psychology & have studied Imaginal Psychology and several other theories. I will use what I know for what you need.
My name is Edlord Posadas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am comfortable when clients call me by my nickname, Eddie Posadas. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2017. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced various levels of trauma. Grounded in humanistic, existential, and systemic approaches, I facilitate psychoeducation to shed light on how trauma impacts both the body and mind.
My name is Edlord Posadas, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I am comfortable when clients call me by my nickname, Eddie Posadas. I have been practicing as a therapist since 2017. I am experienced in working with clients who have experienced various levels of trauma. Grounded in humanistic, existential, and systemic approaches, I facilitate psychoeducation to shed light on how trauma impacts both the body and mind.
Falaya DeSilva is a dual-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I've worked to assist individuals in gaining a better understanding of themselves while addressing challenges that may keep them from moving forward. My professional experiences have given me a unique insight into providing an eclectic, holistic approach. I believe therapy is most effective when it is client driven. I am passionate about supporting a person's mission to heal and grow, and I am committed to facilitating services in the most organic way possible. I utilize Psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness
Falaya DeSilva is a dual-licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. I've worked to assist individuals in gaining a better understanding of themselves while addressing challenges that may keep them from moving forward. My professional experiences have given me a unique insight into providing an eclectic, holistic approach. I believe therapy is most effective when it is client driven. I am passionate about supporting a person's mission to heal and grow, and I am committed to facilitating services in the most organic way possible. I utilize Psychodynamics, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Mindfulness
Donnamarie Elcock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305 (Online Only)
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
I have been on a life journey that will continue forever because we never stop creating a greater more powerful self. Why we would do that, it feels encapsulating to be struck in a BOX of epic proportions feeling there is no opening the door the best of you! The opening to knowledge can result in the gaining of creative strategies for coping skills, self-care, managing symptoms, workshops, groups, books, exercises, seminars, videos, podcasts, motivational interviewing, artwork, Mental Health is recognizing/acknowledging its existence in yourself, family, friends. and the coping mechanisms to assist with managing symptoms.
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My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
My name is Dr. Korlany Chhun Roche, and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Sacramento, California, providing telehealth services to clients statewide. I work with adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, and specialize in anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. I have found that my style and approach are a good fit for adolescents, young adults, and couples who may be dealing with the challenges of life transitions and relational problems.
Hello, my name is Julia Richardson. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the practice of healing emotional stress. I work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a special love for working with folks on the Autism spectrum. I enjoy working with adults who want to know about their inner Light and how to access it; to make the decisions and changes they seek. I love working with couples who are trying to salvage, rekindle, or deepen their relationship.
Hello, my name is Julia Richardson. I am a licensed Marriage Family Therapist in the practice of healing emotional stress. I work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced anxiety, depression, and trauma. I have a special love for working with folks on the Autism spectrum. I enjoy working with adults who want to know about their inner Light and how to access it; to make the decisions and changes they seek. I love working with couples who are trying to salvage, rekindle, or deepen their relationship.
Hello, my name is Tina Williams and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with families, couples, children, and individuals, to strengthen their relationships hoping to help them find a healthy perception of themselves, to be peaceful, whole, complete, and safe. I'm most comfortable working with clients that are struggling with depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and intrusive thoughts. I value cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy, though there is no single approach that is the right one for every individual.
Hello, my name is Tina Williams and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, based in Southern California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with families, couples, children, and individuals, to strengthen their relationships hoping to help them find a healthy perception of themselves, to be peaceful, whole, complete, and safe. I'm most comfortable working with clients that are struggling with depression, anxiety, low-self esteem, and intrusive thoughts. I value cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy, though there is no single approach that is the right one for every individual.
I have experience treating ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, family issues, general emotional disturbances, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related concerns, and many others.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
I have experience treating ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, family issues, general emotional disturbances, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma related concerns, and many others.
Are you longing to feel peace in your body again…or perhaps you’ve never felt peace. Life is messy and full of transitions. Sometimes these transitions are manageable, but often times they bring up hard feelings, thoughts, or reactions that we weren’t anticipating. Everyone struggles from time to time. Maybe you have experienced trauma in your lifetime and have never had the space to give it the proper narrative it deserves. My approach to counseling is collaborative as I see myself as a support person along your journey. My focus is on providing a secure space to develop a trusting, authentic therapeutic relationship.
Hello, my name is Erit Moradzadeh. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I have a doctorate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I offer psychotherapy services to the multicultural population as well as the immigrant population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to help clients develop strong, meaningful, and intimate relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries, so they can feel at ease and live a whole and meaningful life.
Hello, my name is Erit Moradzadeh. I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and I have a doctorate degree in Marriage & Family Therapy. I offer psychotherapy services to the multicultural population as well as the immigrant population. My practice focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental environment to help clients develop strong, meaningful, and intimate relationships. I work with individuals, couples, and families with issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues by setting healthy boundaries, so they can feel at ease and live a whole and meaningful life.
Donald Kirk Weintz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MA, LMFT, LPCC
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Waitlist for new clients
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
My work with clients for over 29 years has allowed me to be part of a special journey with each person, couple, and family. My experience in serving as a psychotherapist, with multiple ages, socioeconomic, and culturally diverse clients has allowed me to learn how clients have needs and life goals, which are part of their life journey. I work with clients to identify who is writing their story in positive and adverse ways, which causes them to be 'stuck', wounded, or lost. During the therapy process, we explore skills and/or deep healing to assist them in moving toward healthier experiences, relationships, and living with purpose.
Trying to keep up with everything that life demands can leave you feeling like you are drowning and can’t catch your breath. Relationships with friends, family and partners can start to feel disconnected. You want to feel better, you’ve tried to feel better, but nothing seems to work. Don't let another day go by where you are just a bystander in your own life. Together, let's work through your anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues or anything else holding you back from living your best life!
Trying to keep up with everything that life demands can leave you feeling like you are drowning and can’t catch your breath. Relationships with friends, family and partners can start to feel disconnected. You want to feel better, you’ve tried to feel better, but nothing seems to work. Don't let another day go by where you are just a bystander in your own life. Together, let's work through your anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues or anything else holding you back from living your best life!
Angeli Fernandez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
Bakersfield, CA 93309 (Online Only)
I have more than 12 years of experience in mental health issues and substance abuse treatment in the form of individual, group, couples, and family therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it is an honor to be trusted with your healing journey. I provide a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer serving you, develop goals and a plan that work for you to make changes to reduce, and even eliminate, these feelings and behaviors causing pain and distress in your life today. My style is warm, open, engaging, occasionally humorous, and at all times respectful. My approach to counseling is caring, supportive, and genuine.
I have more than 12 years of experience in mental health issues and substance abuse treatment in the form of individual, group, couples, and family therapy in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and it is an honor to be trusted with your healing journey. I provide a compassionate and supportive therapeutic environment for my clients. Together, we will work on identifying what is no longer serving you, develop goals and a plan that work for you to make changes to reduce, and even eliminate, these feelings and behaviors causing pain and distress in your life today. My style is warm, open, engaging, occasionally humorous, and at all times respectful. My approach to counseling is caring, supportive, and genuine.
I look forward to working with you and/or your family to provide tailored, innovative and mindful solutions that fold into your life, .
Accepting new patients! Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to gain a new life perspective, work through challenges, and foster desired change. My job is to unite with you to help clarify your needs and enhance your skills to better tackle life’s challenges. I utilize an integration of evidenced based practices and psychodynamic principles, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and resilience. Whether a life adjustment or major crisis, the therapeutic process will enhance your ability to move towards greater self-awareness, acceptance and happiness.
I look forward to working with you and/or your family to provide tailored, innovative and mindful solutions that fold into your life, .
Accepting new patients! Therapy is a wonderful opportunity for individuals to gain a new life perspective, work through challenges, and foster desired change. My job is to unite with you to help clarify your needs and enhance your skills to better tackle life’s challenges. I utilize an integration of evidenced based practices and psychodynamic principles, with a strong emphasis on mindfulness and resilience. Whether a life adjustment or major crisis, the therapeutic process will enhance your ability to move towards greater self-awareness, acceptance and happiness.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.