Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Browse Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Substance Abuse
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
I have a background as a substance use disorder professional and have extensive experience in addictions.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Substance Abuse
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
I am a CADC-II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) with over 17 years of professional experience in addiction and recovery and have worked in detox, residential, outpatient, jail, and private practice settings. As a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in addiction and substance abuse treatment. I am dedicated to helping individuals overcome addiction and achieve lasting recovery. My approach is evidence-based, empathetic, supportive, and will evaluate level of motivation to live a healthy lifestyle or reduce substance use to desired levels.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Talia Chanoff
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I offer substance use support grounded in a person-centered approach that honors your autonomy, dignity, and lived experience as primary and fundamental to treatment. Maybe you are working towards harm reduction and shifting your relationship to substances, or maybe you are hoping to become or remain abstinent. Either way, rather than focusing on labels, our work centers on curiosity, compassion, and understanding your relationship with substances within the broader context of your life. Together, we explore what feels supportive, sustainable, and aligned with your values, creating space for change that is rooted in care rather than shame.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Mitch Keil, PsyD
Psychologist, Keil Psych Group
I don’t think the most important question in addiction treatment is simply, “Why the addiction?” I’m much more interested in, “Why the pain?”
Addiction is often an attempt to escape, soothe, or manage feelings that have become too difficult to hold alone. Alcohol, drugs, or other compulsive behaviors may provide temporary relief, but over time that relief comes at an enormous cost. Shame, secrecy, isolation, and damaged relationships begin to take over.
My approach to addiction and substance abuse therapy goes deeper than simply trying to stop the behavior. We work to understand what the addiction has been doing for you—what feelings it helps you avoid, where those feelings came from, and why this particular way of coping became necessary. Often that work brings us into trauma, attachment, relationships, and painful experiences that were never fully processed.
I work psychodynamically while also supporting the practical realities of recovery. Therapy can work alongside AA, SMART Recovery, 12-step programs, detox, or other forms of addiction treatment. Sobriety is important, but recovery is about more than removing a substance. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, your relationships, and a life you no longer need to escape from.
The opposite of addiction is connection.
16 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Substance Abuse
Charles I. Flores, Vital Puma Integral Recovery
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC, LAADC-S, MAC, CCMHC
For 30 years, I have assisted people with a variety of addictions, from the exogenous abuse of drugs and alcohol to the ones that stem from the chemicals already inside the brain, such as sex and love addiction, abandonment patterns, sexual compulsions, gambling, internet, and workaholism. I am a Board-Certified Addiction Specialist, well versed in both abstinence and harm reduction strategies. Unlike most addiction professionals, I am also psychotherapist who also treats the anxiety, depression, and other psychological issues that often manifest after being uncovered through recovery.
12 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, CA Statistics
Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Psychodynamic Therapy (41%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (40%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
46%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 43% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 62% |
In Person and Online |
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| 38% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 33% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 32% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 22% | Children |
Client Focus
| 52% | Women |
| 51% | Men |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 31% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |