Black / African American therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Browse Black / African American therapists in Bakersfield, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving Black / African American
Patricia Alba
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You can’t bring yourself to face your past trauma. You’ve been to countless self-help programs and created a self-care routine, but the past still torments you. Deep down, there’s something you can’t confront, a darkness that won’t relent. You’ve been isolating yourself from your friends and family because you’re afraid you’ve become a burden. You feel alone, tired all the time, and annoyed at yourself for not being “over it.”
Sometimes, we need to look backward in order to move forward. I can be your guide, bringing over 20 years of experience resolving past traumas. Using DBT, IFS, EMDR, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and psychodynamic treatments, we will explore why the past is still present for you, and through this exploration, we’ll find a new path forward. Find the path to peace you’ve been searching for. Learn how to build resilience and establish healthy connections with your loved ones. Call today for a free consultation to free yourself from the pain of the past and look forward to a better future.
31 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Serving Black / African American
Jacqlyn Wax Creviston
Psychologist, M.A. Sports Pysychology; Psy.D Clinical Psychology
Dr. Jacqlyn believes in the importance of providing a compassionate and safe environment where the client can explore and enhance internal dialogue, interpersonal patterns, intrinsic motivation, and self-efficacy.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Debbie Cherry
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
After 25 years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in CA, TX & FL. I know conflict is not the problem. Conflict is natural in close relationships. What matters most is HOW couples talk to each other when emotions run high. That’s why I created the research-based Happily Partnered Playbook — to help couples end negative cycles and grow closer.
22 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Serving Black / African American
Brian McCloud, Nomad Healing Practices
Counselor/Therapist, APCC, LAC
Thank you for considering me as a partner in your healing process. I work with people who learned early to read the room before they could read themselves, often shaped by families and systems that asked them to shrink or carry too much. Those strategies were wise responses to real conditions. If you find yourself pulling away, fearing criticism, over-giving, being hard on yourself, or holding on to relationships to avoid being left, you're welcome here as your whole self, culture, ancestry, and spirit included. Together, we'll build your capacity to stay connected, even when it's uncomfortable.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
“I would rather be whole than good.” – Carl Jung
If you’re ready to move beyond performing, pleasing, or simply surviving and step into a more whole, honest version of yourself, I’d be honored to work with you. My approach blends psychodynamic depth, relational therapy, Gestalt awareness, and certified sex therapy to support meaningful, lasting change. I specialize in working with Black and POC adults and couples who want deeper connection, authenticity, and fulfillment. When you’re ready to choose wholeness, I invite you to reach out.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Bakersfield, CA Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Bakersfield, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Stress |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 77% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 71% | Men |