Relationship and Marriage Counseling in Bakersfield, California CA
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Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Shila Vardell, AMFT
Pre-Licensed Professional, AMFT
I have specialized training in Level 1 Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I work with many couples on a vast range of issues. Together, we can work to improve your unique relationship. You and your partner will learn how to establish goals, rebuild trust and intimacy and deepen your connection with one another.
3 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Aimen Bukhari
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT 144748, LPCC 18977
I provide relationship and marriage counseling focused on communication, conflict cycles, emotional disconnection, and trust. Therapy begins with stabilization and clarity, then explores deeper relational patterns shaped by attachment, culture, and expectations.
7 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Best Life Counseling Services
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC, LMFT, APCC
Relationships can be one of the most meaningful parts of life, but they can also present challenges. Our therapists support couples who want to strengthen communication, rebuild trust, navigate conflict, and deepen emotional connection. Through a collaborative and supportive approach, we help partners better understand each other’s needs and develop healthier patterns that foster stronger, more fulfilling relationships.
12 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Our practice specializes in relational work with individuals and couples. We work through the lens of EFT and help couples understand each other in new ways. To see the problem as the problem, not each other as the problem. In a gentle yet firm approach, we help you cultivate safety and understanding.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Stuart Kaplowitz / Serene Pathways Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MFT
Sometimes, it is not what we say but how we say it. We may also miss valuable bits of information our partner shares, especially when we are not as calm and focused. The goal is never a perfect marriage but a relationship that continues to learn, grow and thrive
33 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.
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Relationship and Marriage Counseling therapists in Bakersfield, California average 16 years of experience and charge around $202 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Psychodynamic Therapy (45%), and Existential / Humanistic Therapy (38%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$202
Accept insurance
31%
Offer sliding scale
52%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 38% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 38% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 34% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 56% | Senior |
| 56% | Teen |
| 56% | Young Adult |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 55% | Women |
| 45% | LGBTQ+ |
| 42% | Men |
| 28% | Christian |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |