OCD therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
OCD often involves intrusive thoughts and urges to reduce anxiety through compulsions or mental rituals (including overthinking). Treatment focuses on helping you change your relationship to these thoughts and reduce compulsive behaviors, drawing from evidence-based approaches while also attending to the broader emotional context.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
OCD
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Obsessions and compulsions connect to anxiety we may be feeling and we help with tools to better address what is underneath
33 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
OCD
Holly Hoffman, PsyD, Psychotherapy
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist in CA & NY
I specialize in treating OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard, evidence-based approach for reducing obsessions and compulsions. Through ERP, we gradually and collaboratively face the thoughts, images, and situations that trigger anxiety, while resisting the urge to engage in rituals or avoidance behaviors. Alongside ERP, I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility — learning how to make room for uncomfortable thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate their actions. My approach focuses not just on symptom reduction, but on building a life guided by personal values, even in the presence of uncertainty or fear.
13 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
OCD
John Fry
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Learning how to self-calm better and how to fight the battle of the mind are very helpful for OCD issues.
49 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
OCD
Robert Holaway
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I have specialized in the treatment of OCD for 20+ years. I use exposure and response prevention, the gold-standard treatment for OCD and related disorders, coupled with a warm, pragmatic, and goal-directed approach. My goal is to help you overcome OCD, eliminate suffering, and live a more fulfilling life.
18 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.
OCD therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
OCD therapists in Bakersfield, California average 19 years of experience and charge around $223 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (79%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (46%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (38%).
Average years in practice
19 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$223
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 50% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 60% |
In Person and Online |
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| 40% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 79% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 37% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 37% | Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 62% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 51% | Women |
| 51% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Men |
| 35% | Black / African American |
| 34% | Hispanic / Latino |