Child therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
Find experienced child therapists in Bakersfield who provide testing, counseling and support for children, and their families. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare specialties, experience, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
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Child/Teen
Micha Noble, MA
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
As client-centered therapists, I am experienced in working with children in the past and would love to welcome all parts of kids and adolescents with open arms, warmth, and kindness.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Child/Teen
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We support children and teens struggling with emotional, behavioral, or family challenges. Our approach is developmentally appropriate and includes parent collaboration when helpful.
20 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Child/Teen
Dr. Shawn V Giammattei
Psychologist, PhD
Most of our clientele are families with children or adolescents, many of whom are experiencing gender diversity.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Child/Teen
Nes Pinar Psychotherapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Kids and teens aren’t built to sit still and talk about their feelings, so I bring in art, movement, and other expressive activities to help them open up. Using the whole body makes therapy more fun and also more effective. Creative work gives young people a powerful way to understand themselves and grow.
15 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Child/Teen
Hannah Nyznyk Christian
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #133278
We offer developmentally attuned therapy for children and teens navigating big emotions, behavior changes, and life transitions. Parents are supported as partners in the healing process.
7 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.
Child therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Child therapists in Bakersfield, California average 18 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (73%), Family Systems Therapy (51%), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (43%).
Average years in practice
18 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 61% |
Female |
|
| 31% |
Male |
|
| 5% |
Non-Binary |
|
| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
|
Session Type
| 82% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 18% |
Online Only |
|
Top Treatment Approaches
| 73% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 51% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 39% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 37% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 33% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 94% | Teen |
| 70% | Children |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Men |
| 32% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Black / African American |