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Couples therapists in Bakersfield, CA

15 verified listings 218 more licensed therapists from the NPI registry Updated October 2, 2026

15 couples therapists in Bakersfield are listed with details from their own websites. 12 of them offer online sessions, and the approaches mentioned most often are Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Whether you’re working through a hard stretch or getting ready to marry, compare how they work and what they charge below.

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Verified listings

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  12. Rufus Roark, LMFT

    Practice details below come from bridgestherapygroup.org, which lists several clinicians.

    Type
    Marriage & family therapist
    Approach
    Gottman Method
    Sessions
    Online (telehealth); online for clients in CA
    Insurance
    Medicaid
    Languages
    English, Spanish, Farsi and French
    Also
    LGBTQ+ affirming
    Visit website of Rufus Roark (opens in a new tab) Call Rufus Roark at (805) 707-4625

    Source: bridgestherapygroup.org, checked Sep 30, 2026 NPI 1194207829

Also licensed in Bakersfield, not yet verified

Licensed marriage and family therapists with a Bakersfield practice address in the federal NPI registry. Their details haven’t been confirmed yet, and phone numbers from the registry may be out of date.

Questions about couples therapy in Bakersfield

How many couples therapists are listed in Bakersfield?

This page lists 15 verified couples therapists in Bakersfield. Another 218 licensed marriage and family therapists with Bakersfield practice addresses appear in the federal NPI registry but haven’t been confirmed yet.

Can we do couples therapy online in California?

Yes. 12 of the 15 verified therapists in Bakersfield offer online sessions. A therapist can generally only see clients online while those clients are located in a state where the therapist is licensed, so both partners should be in California (or another state where the therapist holds a license) during sessions.

Do couples therapists in Bakersfield take insurance?

Some do. Of the 15 verified therapists, 8 mention Medicaid, 4 mention Blue Cross Blue Shield and 4 mention Medicare on their websites. Many plans cover couples therapy only in limited cases, so ask your insurer and the therapist before your first session.

Which couples therapy approaches do therapists in Bakersfield use?

Of the 15 verified therapists, 2 mention Gottman Method, 2 mention Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), 1 mentions Prepare/Enrich and 1 mentions Internal Family Systems (IFS) on their websites. Many therapists combine approaches, so ask how they work with couples and how they trained.

Are couples therapists in Bakersfield accepting new clients?

2 of the 15 verified therapists say on their websites that they’re accepting new clients. Openings change quickly, so contact a therapist to confirm.

Are there couples therapists in Bakersfield with evening or weekend hours?

1 of the 15 verified therapists lists evening or weekend appointments on their websites.

Can we talk to a therapist in Bakersfield before booking?

3 of the 15 verified therapists mention a free consultation. It’s a chance to ask how they work with couples, what they charge and when they have openings.

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