Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Substance Abuse
Kathi Magnussen
Psychologist, Ph.D, Psy.D
When a patient no longer feels in control of their alcohol or drug use, in spite of destructive outcomes, I offer help and guidance to help them overcome their addiction.
37 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Substance Abuse
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
Having worked for many years as an alcohol and addiction counselor, I understand the challenges of overcoming addiction. I am dedicated to helping individuals find the tools necessary to manage and overcome this disease.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
We have worked with addictions and substance abuse for over 30 years.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Substance Abuse
Dr. Sonia Ovuehor Ovy
Counselor/Therapist, Doctor of science in Counselling Psychology, Msc Conflict Resolution, Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapy, Counselling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certificate in Mental Health Studies, Suicide Prevention and Intervention, Diploma in Relationship and Family Counselling, CPD in Neuro Linguistic Programming.
My Holistic Approach For Recovery and Wellness.
Combining cutting-edge techniques with empathetic understanding, I help individuals overcome addiction and substance abuse. Focusing on mindfulness, self-care, and resilience, my therapy fosters long-term recovery, improved relationships, and enhanced overall wellbeing.
9 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Substance Abuse
Sean Brennan
Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
Addictions are the solution to a problem, not the problem itself. In order to truly resolve addictions, we need to go under the hood where the problem actually lies, or else 'sobriety' will just look like bouncing from one addiction to the next. If this sounds like you - let's get to work.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Bakersfield sits at the southern end of California's San Joaquin Valley and is shaped by its oil industry and agricultural economy — two sectors with distinct occupational cultures that affect how residents approach mental health and help-seeking. The city has a large and long-established Hispanic community, and bilingual Spanish-English therapists serve a critical access role for families where language barriers limit engagement with mainstream mental health services. Kern Medical provides institutional mental health resources alongside a relatively sparse private practice community — Bakersfield has fewer therapists per capita than comparable California cities, making telehealth an important access route. The city's conservative political culture and strong evangelical community mean faith-integrated approaches to therapy are in consistent demand.
Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Addictions therapists in Bakersfield, California 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%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (41%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (41%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
43%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 45% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 36% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 34% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 54% | Men |
| 54% | Women |
| 46% | LGBTQ+ |
| 32% | Christian |
| 30% | Hispanic / Latino |