- Bakersfield -

Yessica Avancena, LMFT, MBA, CMT
Marriage and Family Therapist


Specializing in Anxiety, Depression, ADHD.
Those who are ready for change and open to healing are the people who will best benefit from working with me. I have experience working alongside individuals with a variety of mental health issues and provide guidance towards Mindfulness-based practices to help decrease stress and promote happiness.

Insurance
Accepts several insurance plans. Call for details

8307 Brimhall Rd., Suite 1705, Bakersfield, CA 93312

- Bakersfield -

Lizeth Lopez, PsyD, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist


Specializing in ADHD and Autism.
I work with people who feel ready to improve themselves, but want the guidance of experienced professionals. I have 12 years of experience and have a reliable understanding of how the brain works. I love using this knowledge to better assess the core issues in a person's daily life and relationships.

Insurance
Out of Network. Call for details.

7300 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309

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- Bakersfield -

Nick Steven Garcia, PhD, BCBA
Psychologist


Specializing in Autism and Behavior Issues.
I am committed to providing research-based, highly effective interventions that assist in increasing child growth and development. I have worked with people of all ages who have Autism Spectrum Disorders, behavioral and emotional difficulties, and intellectual deficits for the past 25 years.

Insurance
Out of Network. Call for details.

4865 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309

- Bakersfield -

Mark Waller, LMFT, MBA, CMT
Marriage and Family Therapist


Specializing in ADHD, Divorce, Relationship Issues.
Based on powerful tools I have developed based on the latest brain research, you will transform your thinking. Instead of using only traditional talk therapy to retell the story of the issue, we will use focused treatment to transform your understanding of perception, emotions and reactions.

Insurance
Accepts several insurance plans. Call for details

5401 Business Park S, Suite 208, Bakersfield, CA 93309

- Bakersfield -

Alexis M. Valos, PhD, MS, PPS, RPT-S, NRHSP
Psychologist


Specializing in ADHD, Child or Adolescence, School Issues.
My focus is on working with families and children, and assisting them in achieving growth. I have an extensive background in psychology, neuropsychology, and education that I will use to provide psychological assessments to better understand a child's struggles, along with their strengths.

Insurance
Accepts several insurance plans. Call for details

8329 Brimhall Road, Ste. 804, Bakersfield, CA 93312