Native American therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
Serving Native American
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst
My name is Sam, and I'm a psychoanalytic therapist who is passionate about helping adults and teens navigate life's complexities. Whether you're an adult seeking deeper understanding of yourself or a young person embarking on your journey, I offer a safe and supportive space for exploration and growth.
My approach is rooted in psychoanalysis and depth psychology, which delves into the unconscious mind. We'll work together to uncover patterns, beliefs, and experiences that may be shaping your current challenges. This can include chronic behaviors, relationship difficulties, or simply a feeling of being stuck.
The therapeutic process can be quirky and surprising, just like life itself! I believe in fostering a collaborative environment where humor and curiosity can be powerful tools for self-discovery. But at its core, my practice is built on empathy and a genuine desire to see you thrive.
6 Years Experience
Serving Native American
ARC Counseling and Wellness
Psychologist, Psy.D.
We are a caring and comprehensive group practice that offers therapy, psychological assessment and testing, and more in order assist our clients across multiple areas of growth and wellness.
17 Years Experience
Serving Native American
TREATMENT AND TOOLS FOR TRAUMA
Licensed Psychoanalyst, PH.D., IN PSYCHOANALYSIS AND NEUROSCIENCE, CERTIFIED PSYCHOANALYST, PSY.A, & LICENSED PSYCHOANALYST
My background is in both psychoanalysis and neuroscience (doctorate) and I am also a Certified and Licensed Psychoanalyst. So I am able to bring both a background in research into mind/brain issues, and I am trained as a clinician. I have been working with trauma for many years, and most recently (2016) I have been working with traumatic brain injury patients (including professional athletes). I am grateful for my dual background in mind/brain, because all brain injured patients require both perspectives. In August of 2023 I published "The Complex Architecture and Healing of Traumatic Brain Injuries: Listening to The Brain" with Cambridge Scholars Publishing in the UK. This is the story (based on case histories) of the journey to find a "healing road" for all persons who have had serious disruptions in brain functioning. This is very, very challenging territory to work in. And in my experience, requires a great collaboration between doctor and patient. I am also the author of "Moon Over Seaville," the story of the hunt for a serial arsonist in Southern California (in 4 Episodes). Available everywhere under "Mystery/Thrillers." I have patients all across the country (via phone). Brain injuries can be healed!
34 Years Experience
Serving Native American
Mercedes Samudio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, DSW, LCSW
Mercedes Samudio, DSW, LCSW (she/her/hers; residing on Tongva Land), is an esteemed clinical social worker, acclaimed author, sought-after international speaker, and pioneering entrepreneur, with a focus on African American mental health. She collaborates with parents globally to cultivate a nurturing parental identity through her groundbreaking Parental Identity Development Model and her transformative Shame-Proof Parenting approach, aiming to alleviate parental shame while fostering healthy child development. With expertise in trauma-informed practices, Mercedes assists parents in healing from past wounds that may affect their parenting dynamics. Beyond her professional role, Mercedes enjoys life in sunny Southern California with her beloved spouse and their three cherished pets (two cats and a dog). Discover more about her impactful work at shameproofparenting.com.
10 Years Experience
Serving Native American
Mary Knoblock
Hypnotherapist, Licensed RTT Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotist, Duke Certified Health Coach, Spiritual Counselor
Mary Knoblock, Holistic Health Practitioner, Duke Certified Integrative Medicine Health Coach, Emotion Code Practitioner and Hypnotist, Clinical Rapid Transformation Therapy Practitioner with over 7 years experience helping clients with Depression, Anxiety, Addictions, Anorexia, Sports Performance, Chronic Pain, Mood Disorders, PTSD, Complex Trauma, Health and Wellness Goals, Childhood trauma, Fibromyalgia, Auto Immune disorders, Panic Disorders, Cancer, End of Life, Bipolar Disorder, and more - offering modalities that are highly effective all via online sessions from anywhere in the world.
9 Years Experience