Browse > California > Bakersfield > Art Therapy

Find Art Therapy Therapists & Counselors in Bakersfield, CA.

Show neighborhoods in Bakersfield    

Art therapy is a type of therapy that utilizes artistic processes in the process to improve mental well-being. Art therapy creates the space for you to express your feelings and thoughts through ways other than words and talking.

Some of the most common techniques that mental professionals employ in art therapy include:

  • Painting
  • Drawing
  • Clay sculpture
  • Coloring
  • Collage
  • Photography

For someone who struggles to express their emotions and experiences through words alone, art therapy enables them to express themselves through visual representations. Art therapy is often paired with other types of therapy to better get to the root of and heal from mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and eating disorders.

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.

Art Therapy Benefits

There are many benefits that come along with art therapy, and here are a few of them:

  • Self-awareness.
  • Self-expression.
  • Lower levels of stress.
  • Increased self-esteem.
  • Improved motor function.
  • Freer communication.

The benefits of art therapy apply to children, teens, and adults regardless of artistic ability. If you are interested in art therapy, read this article by licensed therapist Marla Berger about how art therapy heals.

Get Started with Art Therapy Today!

The best way to find out whether art therapy is for you is to seek out a licensed therapist who specializes in art therapy. And that’s why we’re here! Mental Health Match can help you get started by quickly matching you with a professional art therapist. Begin by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

Bakersfield, CA Art Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

Looking to expand your network? At Mental Health Match, we match clients to therapists and counselors specializing in art therapy. Get set up for new referrals in 10 minutes or less. 60 day free trial, with no credit cards required to start. Join now.

Read more
Showing 1 - 5 (43 total therapists)
Insurance
Showing 1 - 5 (43 total therapists)
Filters:
Picture of Debbie Cherry, mental health therapist in California, Florida, Texas
Debbie Cherry
Together, we will:

Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Debbie Cherry, mental health therapist in California, Florida, Texas
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Clients come to me when they are ready to stop the negative cycles and create a relationship they love. It starts with clear communication that helps you see & hear each other. Becoming a better TEAM will help you be better partners.

Something to know about my approach is:

Most therapists start with the problems... I start with SOLUTIONS! Hundreds of clients have shared that they feel so empowered with the step-by-step exercises for couples to be able to COMMUNICATE in a way that brings them closer.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alternative Relationships
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Anxious Attachment
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • Bisexuality
  • Career Counseling
  • Coming Out
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Skills
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Connection
  • Conscious Uncoupling
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Corporate Leaders
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Engagement
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Executive Coaching
  • Families
  • Gay
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Leadership Development
  • Lesbian
  • Low Sex Drive
  • Marriage
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Mindfulness
  • Mixed Orientation Relationships
  • New Parent
  • Open Relationships
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Parenting Style Mismatch
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Reparenting Yourself
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Stepfamilies
Read more about me
Debbie Cherry remote and phone therapy in California, Florida, Texas
Picture of Devin Cooper, mental health therapist in California
Devin Cooper
Together, we will:

approach each challenge as an opportunity for meaningful and long-lasting growth. As a team, we will focus on growth and healing that extends well beyond the therapy setting.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Devin Cooper, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

approach each challenge as an opportunity for meaningful and long-lasting growth. As a team, we will focus on growth and healing that extends well beyond the therapy setting.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach working with each client in an individualized, personal way. I believe in the power of a therapist and client to form a team that cultivates growth, empowerment, and lasting change. I use tools from a variety of theories to aid treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Life Changes
  • Men
  • Neurodivergence
  • Panic Disorders
  • Self-Esteem
Read more about me
Devin Cooper remote and phone therapy in California
FEELING OVERWHELMED?
Take our free survey to make your search easier.
Picture of Amanda Hagos, mental health therapist in California
Amanda Hagos
Together, we will:

I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Amanda Hagos, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

I partner with clients and families to rekindle joy and peace in their lives by increasing coping skills. For those struggling with disordered eating, I partner to support them in developing body acceptance and a return to nourishment.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is warm and I strive to partner with youth and families to provide additional support and tools in my in-person and virtual sessions. I invite my families and clients to try something new in a safe, supported, and nonjudgmental setting.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
  • Body Acceptance
  • Body Image
  • Eating Disorders
  • Teen Depression
Read more about me
Amanda Hagos remote and phone therapy in California
Picture of Megan Koraly, mental health therapist in California
Megan Koraly
Together, we will:

Through the ebb and flow of life's challenges, I will be there to cheer you on and actively listen to better understand how to help you process. I love to support clients with actionable steps that can be applied for lasting, positive change.


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Megan Koraly, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

Through the ebb and flow of life's challenges, I will be there to cheer you on and actively listen to better understand how to help you process. I love to support clients with actionable steps that can be applied for lasting, positive change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is about working with all moving parts of your life and identifying where you need support. I utilize an evidence-based tailored approach to match your needs. I work to help heal and support the mind-body connection.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
Read more about me
Megan Koraly remote and phone therapy in California
Picture of Shauna Castro-McDaniel, mental health therapist in California
Shauna Castro-McDaniel
Together, we will:

recognize your resilience and build on your strengths. We will understand what you desire for your life and how therapy can support. We will discover the best mix of therapy approaches to support you meet your goals. We see your growth!


View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Picture of Shauna Castro-McDaniel, mental health therapist in California
View Profile

Are We a Match?

Take Our Survey
Together, we will:

recognize your resilience and build on your strengths. We will understand what you desire for your life and how therapy can support. We will discover the best mix of therapy approaches to support you meet your goals. We see your growth!

Something to know about my approach is:

it integrates many different researched approaches to trauma recovery. I'm attentive to your holistic health, value your self-knowledge body and body wisdom. Creating a positive relationship that's safe to share all parts of you is central to my work

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
Read more about me
Shauna Castro-McDaniel remote and phone therapy in California