Sex therapists in Bakersfield, CA
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Phillip McCulley
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CSAT
I provide sex therapy for individuals and couples who want to improve intimacy, desire, communication, and overall sexual satisfaction. I have training in sex therapy, including education informed by Barry McCarthy’s work, which emphasizes healthy, pleasure focused sexuality rather than performance or pressure. My approach centers on helping people develop a more confident, connected, and realistic relationship with sex.
In therapy, we work to understand how stress, anxiety, shame, past experiences, medical concerns, or relationship dynamics may be affecting your sex life. This may include support with sexual dysfunction, desire differences, intimacy concerns, or difficulties communicating about sex. I help clients move away from goal driven or fear based sexual patterns and toward experiences that feel more relaxed, mutual, and fulfilling.
I also offer affirming sex therapy for LGBTQ individuals and couples, as well as those in non traditional or non monogamous relationships. Therapy provides a space to explore sexuality openly and respectfully, without judgment or assumptions, so that your sexual expression aligns with your values, comfort, and sense of connection.
22 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Sex Therapy
Shauni Kawelo
Pre-Licensed Professional, APCC
I specialize in intimacy and sex therapy, supporting individuals and couples in navigating concerns related to connection, desire, communication, and sexual well-being. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore these experiences openly while addressing any underlying emotional, relational, or psychological factors. Together, we work to build comfort, confidence, and deeper connection, helping clients develop a more fulfilling and authentic relationship with themselves and their partners.
2 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Sex Therapy
Russell Wilkie
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
My experience with sex therapy is this: for most of us, communication is at the core of the major issues. I certainly do look at the biological issues too, but those are actually uncommon. I also work with sexually kinky people that are being marginalized or simply need a venue to talk about something that some people might judge or disagree with. As long as your sexuality is safe, sane and consensual, I can support you, no matter how far "out there" you think you might be.
34 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA (Online Only)
Sex Therapy
Karina Baltazar-Durán LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
As a certified sex informed therapist, I can help you and your partner explore and uncover hurts, traumas, thoughts, avoidances, and more that get in the way of intimacy.
17 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Sex Therapy
Todd Deutsch
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I work with individuals and couples around sexual concerns, intimacy, desire, communication, performance anxiety, shame, and changes in sexual connection over time. My approach is open, respectful, and nonjudgmental, helping clients better understand what may be getting in the way and build greater comfort, confidence, honesty, and connection in their intimate lives.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA
Sex Therapy therapists in Bakersfield, CA Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Bakersfield, CA average 16 years of experience and charge around $227 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (70%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (45%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$227
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 47% |
Female |
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| 44% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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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
| 70% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 45% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 42% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 40% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 60% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 65% | Women |
| 60% | LGBTQ+ |
| 55% | Men |
| 35% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 35% | Military / Veterans |