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If you’ve dealt with any type of abuse in the past, you may be aware of the adverse effects it can have on your mental health. On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’ve been abusive in the past, you may have trouble forgiving yourself.

Regardless, a licensed therapist can help you access your feelings and heal from abuse you’ve experienced. Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Signs You Need Help with Abuse

Whether you’ve abused someone else in the past or you’ve been a victim of abuse, you may have some scars that make life difficult.

Here are some signs you need help with abuse:

  • You may be easily triggered to feel fear or panic.
  • You may hold a lot of anger toward the person who abused you.
  • You avoid talking about or doing anything that can remind you of your experience.
  • You blame yourself for your experience.

Abuse comes in many forms, including physical abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse, verbal abuse, and more (this is not an exhaustive list). No matter the type of abuse you are dealing with, Mental Health Match can help you find a therapist to get the healing process started and improve your life.

If you’re struggling with past abuse and not sure how therapy can help, read this article by licensed therapist Kennyetta Watkins: When bad things happen to good people.

Speak With an Abuse Counselor Today!

Abuse can take hold and change the trajectory of your life - in severe cases, it can take your life completely off track. But, with targeted therapy based on your specific abuse situation, there’s hope for recovery and lasting happiness. And with Mental Health Match, finding a great therapist is easy! Start by browsing below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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John Han
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Explore childhood, parent-child dynamics, and relational patterns that may be perpetuating the pain you've been experiencing as an adult. Therapy takes a lot of courage, but provides sustained healing and change.


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Explore childhood, parent-child dynamics, and relational patterns that may be perpetuating the pain you've been experiencing as an adult. Therapy takes a lot of courage, but provides sustained healing and change.

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I take a depth-oriented approach, which means that I'm interested in discovering the root of your issues, rather than prescribing a one size fits all approach. Nothing is off limits in therapy, as long as it feels real and genuine.

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Face toxic shame and pain, and learn to nurture, affirm and set limits for yourself. We will practice regulation skills, learn how to be vulnerable, and develop skills for intimacy.


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Face toxic shame and pain, and learn to nurture, affirm and set limits for yourself. We will practice regulation skills, learn how to be vulnerable, and develop skills for intimacy.

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You and I work collaboratively to identify issues, develop self-compassion, get to know your inner resources and leverage them to create the change you want.

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  • Addictions
  • Childhood Trauma
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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.


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You are enough. There are no bounds to what we can work on together. I encourage transparency and vulnerability so we can forge new patterns of trust and relating to others.

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I believe the root of most issues lies in our attachment with early caregivers to form our core beliefs. We will unearth patterns and work toward reframing and revising what affects how we show up in our present relationships and lives.

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Justina Yung
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Together we will examine any barriers or limits that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Therapy should be a comfortable and safe space to organize thoughts, understand behaviors, and create a plan for the change you want in your life.


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Together we will examine any barriers or limits that are holding you back from achieving your goals. Therapy should be a comfortable and safe space to organize thoughts, understand behaviors, and create a plan for the change you want in your life.

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My approach is compassionate and nonjudgemental. I provide empathetic listening and feedback in frameworks of CBT, DBT, and EMDR.

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Together we will explore the therapeutic relationship and how essential it is in the stages of change. My purpose is to assist the individual in developing a sense of self autonomy in emotional regulation and overall life improvements.


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Together we will explore the therapeutic relationship and how essential it is in the stages of change. My purpose is to assist the individual in developing a sense of self autonomy in emotional regulation and overall life improvements.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in the art of healing through identifying and facing emotional pain with the belief of healing and the embracing of empowerment. I focus on rediscovery of our inner strengths and identity through self-awareness and reflection of empowerment

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  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • PTSD from Abuse
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