IF YOU ARE SCARED TO TRY THERAPY, THIS IS FOR YOU…read more It took me a decade of cycling through addiction, highly toxic and abusive circumstances and a lack of understanding of my role in it all, to get to a point where I would even consider therapy. I meticulously combed the internet for someone in Bakersfield who could potentially meet my need for adequate mental health services. I saw so many reviews from defeated, frustrated individuals who had tried places in town and felt unseen. I saw horrified reviews describe being texted an hour in advance of an appt that the therapist was cancelling. These things scared me, not knowing who I could trust to confide in and consistently show up for me. Then I saw Meagan's profile and website. She had good reviews and I appreciated the art component she could offer in therapy. I took a risk and gave it a try. Well, I am on the cusp of a year of in-person talk therapy with her and I can tell you this has been one of the best choices I've ever made. Meagan is thoughtful, reliable and a great resource for overcoming any mental health needs. My own included physical, emotional and sexual abuse that left deep scars and even worse coping mechanisms. Meagan has helped me to unpack it all. With her, I have developed strategies that help me to feel successful in my day-to-day life. I can now work through feelings and situations in healthier ways that make me feel supported and accountable. Her care encourages me to be my own best advocate. I really could go on and on, but truly my experience receiving therapy with Meagan has been transformative. As someone who was told growing up that therapy is for crazy people, I can tell you how wrong that statement is. It's for people who will put effort towards getting healthy, which is honorable.

Let's face it: the last few years have been unprecedentedly HARD on everyone, and I was no…read moreexception. I needed someone to talk through my anxieties, stressors, anger and fears stemming from not only the current insanity of the world, but also my past traumas. I am beyond grateful I found Meagan to help guide me to a place of greater peace, mindfulness and serenity. Meagan is a true professional. She is easy to talk to and lay bare your soul. She is a wonderful listener with academic and emotional intelligence. She is up to date with the latest studies and theories, allowing for a variety of approaches to fit your unique needs. I always felt like I was talking to a highly insightful, caring, thoughtful and helpful friend. I am confident you will too. Just like we seek coaches and trainers to better our physical bodies, our minds need a professional coach from time to time. If you're reading this, you must feel you need that guidance and training to be better. Go for it. See Meagan. Take care of your whole self.

I wasn't sure if I wanted to leave this review because of confidentiality, but after reading some…read moreof the other reviews, I feel like I need to share my experience. I started seeing Daniel Burke years ago for something very serious that I needed real help with. At first, I wasn't a fan--I would leave our sessions angry, frustrated, even telling myself I'd never go back. But I always did. And over time, I realized why I was feeling that way: he was challenging me to grow. He pushed me to confront things I had buried for so long, things I didn't want to deal with but desperately needed to. Other therapists either couldn't get me to that place or simply didn't try. I have a lot of deep-rooted trauma that has affected my life and relationships in ways I didn't even realize. But Daniel helped me walk through it. He's not the type of therapist who just sits there, nods, and tells you what you want to hear. He's not there just to make you comfortable or to keep you coming back just to bill insurance. He's there to help you truly heal and grow--even when it's hard. I call him "Dan the Man" because he embodies what a real therapist should be. He's not your friend--he's someone who helps you become a better, stronger version of yourself. Reading some of the negative reviews makes me sad because I know firsthand that growth can be painful. It's possible those people just weren't ready to face their trauma--but that doesn't mean Daniel is a bad therapist. If you're truly ready to do the work, I highly recommend him. He helped change my life.

As a therapist, it is very important that you act professionally and appropriately. It is not…read moreappropriate to yell at your clients or talk down to them. Respect and self control are very important when dealing with vulnerable and traumatized people. With that being said, I do not recommend this therapist.

The staff here are very thorough and helpful. They were extremely kind to my daughter and I felt…read morelike they took their time to get an assessment of my daughter. I highly recommend and am grateful for my appointment and the help that my daughter will be able to have in the future because of this place.

As a former behavioral therapist(and employee) who left for school, I would trust this company…read moreimplicitly. I know that they care about every single kid and parent who enters their doors. I know this as a sibling of a kiddo with special needs, and also as someone who has worked there. Please check them out.

Please update your website that you are not accepting new patients especially if you are going to…read moretake over a week to reply to a request. Very unprofessional for a person in your position.

I have referred many people to Elizabeth over the years with great success. She is a caring and…read moreknowledgeable therapist. She has treated a wide array of issues as she is well versed in many life areas. From anxiety, depression, family issues...all the way to substance abuse. She is very empathetic and really cares about her clientele. I highly recommend!

I've struggled with mental health since I was 9 years old, and joined this program for the PHP…read moreprogram after being at BBHH in the psychiatric teens ward 2 days after I turned 13. I'm so thankful this program was even open considering it was peak COVID days, and let me say: this program saved my life. Not only did it save me then, I'm in group again now that I'm an adult because I had another attempt and was hospitalized for that. It's saving me yet again. Everyone who works there is so kind and wise and really makes the lessons learned stick. Even the other attendees help me so much since I'm not alone. Finally, I just wanna say, if you put the effort in, you can change and make progress. You will get better and heal. You can't do it alone, which is why I recommend aspire 100%, but you gotta help yourself, too. :)

The experience of the current director is not sound. ASB claims to foster an intimate and…read morecompassionate environment, yet hugs are prohibited. Most all participants are comforted by hugs and readily accept them as they need them as all humans do. Respect for their boundaries is observed. Yet , one can get removed from the program for a hug or a peck on the cheek. On top of this, the "rule" is not enforced equitably, or randomly. We are adults and can ask before we hug, and can vocalize whether or not we want one. There is no peer pressure.

I saw Don in my 30s so 30 yrs ago. He was sooo helpful. Now so many years and counselors later (and…read moreI became one), I can say he's one of the best. Great grasp of knowledge and life. Helped me rid myself of old behavior, and old situations. I'm doing great now.

Very nice and professional and cares about the clients helped me Ben a professional for years has…read moreexperience dealing with people issues

The onboarding for new patients online was a bit of a hassle. Several technical glitches and…read morewhatnot. Ultimately, it was easiest to have my GP refer me and I was able to get an appointment. Note that they don't have immediate appointments, most are two weeks out. Which was a bummer. The lobby wasn't the most luxurious or clean, but I didn't have to wait much longer than 10 minutes so I was fine. I ended up seeing a Nurse Practitioner, which was sort of a bummer too, but she was nice and thorough. In the end none of my medication changed. I do feel like she could have suggested more options. For now it's just fine.

Absolutely horrible!!! Unbelievably incompetent and unprofessional! Natalie Alaniz, my dr, went 5…read moredays without returning my phone call when it was stated as urgent ... and I called them 5 times in one day and left 5 messages and still no response! Then today I had a zoom apt with her at 8 am and she stood me up. After getting 3 reminders and threats of being charged for no-shows, she didn't show up and never called me today, and I left 2 messages with the office! Most of the time you just get a voicemail - they don't even answer the phone! For being a psychiatric wellness center you'd think they would be able to be contacted ... or return a phone call! I would never trust this office! If you have any metal wellness issue don't call this place!

Very ethical and good communication from the start. I had an emotional connection from the first…read moretime I spoke to her. I highly recommend her. Only bad thing I can say is she doesn't accept insurance :(

From the owner: Struggling with your significant other? Feeling stuck? Low on energy, passion, and focus? Let me…read morehelp you take the first steps toward creating a more aware, insightful, happier self. Together, we will develop tools that will help you achieve your goals and live a fuller, more fulfilling life. If you've gotten to the end of your rope and don't know where else to turn, or even if you'd just like to hone a few communication skills, I can help. Give me a call today to set up an appointment. My passion is working with teens and adults, both individually and in couples or families, using traditional talk therapy, psychoeducation, and action oriented therapeutic techniques to accomplish goals. I specialize in working with depression, anxiety, identity issues, addiction recovery, navigating parenting challenges, and adjustment issues. Contact me for a chat on the phone so we can decide if I am the right fit for you as a therapist. I do not take insurance, opting to deal with clients directly so we can create a treatment focus and plan together.