Parenting therapists in Bakersfield, CA
Browse Parenting therapists in Bakersfield, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Dr. Daniele Levy, Bay Area Cognitive Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
sing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I work with parents to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, such as feelings of guilt or frustration. We explore ways to build resilience, improve communication, and establish healthy boundaries, empowering parents to make confident decisions and create a fulfilling family life. My goal is to help you feel more grounded and connected while navigating the endless demands of parenting.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
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Lisa McNelley Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #156096
Parenting can be incredibly challenging. The job of growing adults can be incredibly rewarding, as well as one of the most thankless and difficult. Often, these challenges emerge as our children reach their teens. What once was easy becomes challenging. Rules and roles begin to get challenged as teens test the limits and begin taking risks.
Maybe you have teens who are stressed out with staying on top of school, activities and friendships, while worrying about life after high school. Anxiety and depression are often key indicators that your teens are maxed out, but there's no clear way to help them. If you are at a loss or feeling overwhelmed as a parent, I can provide a safe space to talk about the challenges and offer support in reconnecting with your teens.
4 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
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Bonnie Rae
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
I love working with parents. I am a parent myself, and without support, I am not sure how the role of parent is manageable. I have extensive experience working with new parents, parents of neurodivergent children (specifically autism and ADHD), parents navigating advocating for support for their children, lesbian parents, queer parents, trans parents, parents who have lost a sense of identity outside of parenthood, navigating parenting with careers, and navigating parenting with illness.
14 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
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Shila Vardell, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
Parenting is one of the most rewarding and yet the most challenging roles we take on in life. It is okay to seek help and guidance along the way. I am a mother to four of my own children and completely understand that every child is different and creates their own unique challenges. I am here to meet you where you are and address those unique challenges. I focus on creating a warm and healing space where you can feel at ease. We will work together to work on your parenting goals to create a harmonious environment.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
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Stephanie Brumfield
Therapist, LCSW
Becoming a mother changes everything: your identity, your body, your relationships, and how you see your own childhood. I work with mothers and stepmothers moving through matrescence and the parts of motherhood nobody talks about, like birth trauma, pregnancy loss, postpartum collapse, feeling touched out, and losing track of who you are beyond being a mom. I also work with single mothers by choice and with parents whose child’s neurodivergent diagnosis awakens their own.
A lot of this work is about the mother wound. You’re reparenting yourself while raising a child, and trying not to pass down what you were handed. We look at what came down your family line, and you become the mother you never had, for your kids and for yourself.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Parenting therapists in Bakersfield, CA Statistics
Parenting therapists in Bakersfield, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $219 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (69%), Family Systems Therapy (45%), and Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (43%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$219
Accept insurance
33%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 71% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 69% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 42% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 37% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 36% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Teen |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 33% | Children |
Client Focus
| 61% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 35% | Men |
| 33% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 31% | Christian |