Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, California CA
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Suicidal Thoughts
Danielle Esses
Psychologist, PsyD
Suicidal thoughts are often a sign of profound pain, overwhelm, or feeling trapped, not a sign that something is wrong with you at your core. Therapy provides a space to take these experiences seriously, understand what drives them, and build safer, more effective ways of coping.
8 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Dr. Mazmanyan and Associates
Psychologist, Ph.D
Having scary thoughts is scary. You don't have to go through it alone. We will help you learn to manage overwhelming feelings while cultivating a plan for safety. Safety for today and tomorrow.
11 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Shayda Ewalt
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Suicidal thoughts are often a sign of overwhelming pain, not a desire to die, but a desire for relief. If you are experiencing these thoughts, you are not alone, and there is no judgment here. Together, we create safety, explore the depth of your suffering with compassion, and build internal and external supports to help you move through the pain without facing it alone.
10 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California (Online Only)
Suicidal Thoughts
Edie Ye
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
My background in crisis work for over three years allows me to sit with the deepest parts of ourselves, including times individuals feel suicidal. My approach is gentle and compassionate, and I aim to be supportive sitting with you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Bakersfield, CA California
Suicidal Thoughts
Cindy Lee Collins
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
I specialize in working with adults experiencing suicidal thoughts, suicidal ideation, and feelings of hopelessness or emotional overwhelm. These experiences can range from passive thoughts of not wanting to be here, to more persistent or intrusive thoughts during periods of high distress. They are often linked to underlying pain, trauma, depression, or long-standing emotional burdens that have become difficult to carry alone.
My approach is grounded in safety, stabilization, and careful pacing. The initial focus of therapy is on reducing distress, increasing emotional regulation, and strengthening internal and external supports so that you are not navigating these experiences in isolation.
I use trauma-informed, evidence-based modalities including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) when appropriate, to address the underlying experiences that contribute to suicidal thinking. These approaches support the nervous system in processing overwhelming emotional material while building greater capacity for stability and resilience.
I also incorporate nervous system regulation and attachment-focused work, with an emphasis on helping clients develop stronger internal safety, self-compassion, and a more grounded sense of connection to life and relationships. Therapy is collaborative and paced carefully, with ongoing attention to your level of readiness and safety throughout the process.
Many clients find that as underlying pain is processed and coping capacity increases, suicidal thoughts become less frequent, less intense, and less central to their daily experience, replaced gradually by a greater sense of stability, meaning, and agency.
5 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.
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, California Statistics
Suicidal Thoughts therapists in Bakersfield, California average 15 years of experience and charge around $211 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (72%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (49%), and Family Systems Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$211
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 72% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 49% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Family Systems Therapy |
| 43% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
| 43% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 40% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 40% | Relational Psychotherapy |
Ages Served
| 94% | Adult |
| 68% | Young Adult |
| 62% | Senior |
| 60% | Teen |
| 38% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 49% | Men |
| 49% | LGBTQ+ |
| 47% | Asian |
| 40% | Hispanic / Latino |