Sex therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Jeremi R McManus
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
I have supported hundreds of couples navigating sex therapy over the past 15+ years and look forward to helping you get your relationship where you want it to be. Poor communication? Broken trust? Endless arguments? I look forward to hearing from you.
21 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Sex Therapy
Dr. Joan Druckman
Psychologist
I work to help couples understand their own as well as their partner's sexual behavior, attitudes, and feelings. We work to improve both emotional and sexual intimacy.
42 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Sex Therapy
Relationship Therapy Center - serving individuals and couples in CA online and in the Sacramento area
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Certified Gottman Therapist
Sex therapy is talking about sex, getting it out in the open, discussing needs and wants and what might be getting in the way of that. We have a variety of options to help you with your sex life and that is done by talking and assigning homework for the two of you.
12 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Sex Therapy
Dennis Sapire
Psychologist, JD PhD
I am certified in Clinical Sexology and, when practicing in Los Angeles, I took referrals from UCLA Urology and Neurology Departments. I offer a comfortable, non-judgmental approach to sometimes challenging and unusual concerns.
24 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Sex Therapy
Daniel Slavin
Marriage and Family Therapist
I provide a respectful and open space to explore concerns related to intimacy, desire, or sexual identity. Therapy focuses on reducing shame, improving communication, and supporting greater comfort and satisfaction in intimate relationships.
41 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.
Sex Therapy therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Sex Therapy therapists in Bakersfield, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (68%), Existential / Humanistic Therapy (47%), and Psychodynamic Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
51%
Gender ID
| 48% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 58% |
In Person and Online |
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| 42% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 68% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 47% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 46% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 44% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 42% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 37% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 58% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Teen |
| 31% | Children |
Client Focus
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 63% | Women |
| 59% | Men |
| 36% | Black / African American |
| 36% | Hispanic / Latino |