Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates is a group of highly skilled psychologists and therapists who empower you, help you understand why you may be feeling stuck, anxious or overwhelmed. We go beyond the symptoms and understand the root causes of pain. We firmly believe that the quality of our lives are determined by the quality of our relationships. We help with various issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, self esteem. We would love to work with you, feel free to give us a call to see how we may help.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Dr. Mandi Maycumber
Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LMHC, SUDP
Mandi has worked in the behavioral health field for the last 12 years in a variety of settings and roles in substance use disorder treatment, community mental health, forensics, and private practice. In addition to direct care, she has experience managing staff in behavioral health programs and presenting trainings for risk assessment. Mandi enjoys her private practice that focuses on couples counseling, supervision, and individual therapy.
She holds a BA in Liberal Arts from the Evergreen State College, a certificate in Human Service Substance Abuse from Pierce College, Master of Arts in Psychology from Brandman University, certificate in Clinical Psychology from Fielding Graduate University, a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University, and a PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Northwest University. When she is not working or studying, Mandi enjoys mountaineering and spending time with her friends and family.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Sandy Kong
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 119380
I believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to grow at their own individual pace and to let acceptance and safety direct their learning and healing. I operate from a trauma-informed lense & being culturally sensitive. My therapeutic process is to provide the opportunity and space for people to heal and find hope, despite hardships. The best part of being a therapist for me, is being able to be a part of someone’s journey; walking alongside them and empowering them to develop, heal, and grow. I am always so honored and humbled to witness the resilience of people.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Leahmontaine Barrow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At Compassion Compass we are passionate about providing support to people. Rather you are struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, loss, relationship issues, work dynamics or trauma we are here for you. I have seen the way that issues in these areas or symptoms of these diagnosis impact lives, destroying sleep, peace, connection, confidence and the ability to engage meaningfully in your community. There is hope and in many cases people want and need a safe space to talk through there hurts, skills to meet their suffering and news ways to engage in their lives. What ever it is we meet you were you are and together we figure out how to get the healing, the hope and the fullness you want from your life.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Sarah Koerner
Psychologist, PsyD
I am a psychologist who has been working with clients since 2007. We all have times in life where we feel stuck and the way we've always done things isn't working for us anymore. Sometimes those stuck points look like feeling irritated, numb, scared, sad, or not able to turn off our thoughts. I create a supportive space to explore what’s working, and what's not working, in my clients' lives. Sessions with me feel like a real conversation with clinical info and suggestions peppered in. I believe humor and joy are often useful to help shift perspective. My goal is for clients to learn how to live in the present so that they can engage more fully in their lives.
19 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 Center 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.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Motivational Interviewing (MI) therapists in Bakersfield, California average 14 years of experience and charge around $190 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Trauma and PTSD (68%), and Depression (66%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$190
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 24% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
Online Only |
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| 42% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 68% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Depression |
| 56% | Stress |
| 54% | Self Esteem |
| 52% | Social Anxiety |
| 50% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 92% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 34% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 66% | Women |
| 54% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 42% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 32% | Black / African American |