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The Psychotherapist Association for
Gender & Sexual Diversity
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Christine Paulsen

661-330-8375
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Dedicated to providing quality psychotherapeutic treatment to the underserved LBGTQ2S+, kink, fetish, polyamorous, and BDSM communities of California and Nevada. We offer telehealth and in person mediums. Telehealth is available for ages 16+.

Cal Care Therapy was established in 2021 during the pandemic, as a telehealth only therapeutic practice.

Currently, Cal Care Therapy offers telehealth in Nevada & California and in person sessions at a brick and mortar location in Bakersfield, California.

Treating clients ages 14+, Cal Care Therapy offers a unique experience tailor fit to your needs. We are one of the few publicly
affirming practices in Kern County. We specialize in the treatment of the LGBTQ2S+ community, as well as, kink, BDSM, fetish, and polyamorous
communities.

Using conversational and eclectic techniques, Cal Care Therapy offers an incomparable breath of fresh air to other methods you may have tried before.
We take pride in providing a safe space for those with open minds to decompress.

We accept many forms of insurance, as well as, cash payments. Send us a message today to find out more, or visit our website for more details.

http://calcaretherapy.org


Main office:

110 South Montclair St Ste. 103, Bakersfield, California 93309

Office hours: Monday:9am-5pm Tuesday: 9am-5pm Wednesday: 9am-5pm Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 9am-5pm

Office directions: Free Parking

Disability access? Yes. Cal Care Therapy has a ground floor office and disabled parking spaces.

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Telehealth

Offers Telehealth in these states:

  • California
  • Nevada

Professional License(s) in additional states:

Nevada: 9992-C

Background

Professional Degree:

MSW, MS (Social Work, Clinical Social Work, Mental Health)

Professional License:

LCSW (# LCSW 101209) since 2021

Specialized Populations:

I specialize specifically in working with the LGBTQ2S+, kink, BDSM, fetish, and polyamorous communities.

Note: If you are an in person client please be aware that my office is LGBTQ2S+ affirming.


Finances

Insurance plans: Anthem, Blue Shield, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross PPO, CIGNA, Optum

Additional insurance info: I accept insurance from the following companies. California:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Aetna
Cigna
Oxford
Blue Shield of California
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Anthem Blue Cross California
Oscar Health
Carelon
United Healthcare

Nevada:
Aetna
Cigna
Carelon

Sliding Scale: No

Low fee: No


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Accepting New Clients: Yes

Gender:

  • Female

Clinical Specializations:

  • Adoptees: Adults
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Artists / Creativity
  • Couples / Relationships
  • Depression
  • Grief / Loss / Dying
  • Bisexual Issues
  • Coming Out
  • BDSM / Kink Aware
  • Midlife Issues
  • Polyamory / Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress / Burnout
  • Families: Alternative
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality
  • Gender Diverse / Trans / Non Binary
  • Gender Therapist (as defined by Gaylesta)

Specialized Techniques:

  • Guided Imagery
  • Somatics
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Relaxation Training
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Gottman Couples Therapy

Modalities:

  • Brief (Time-Limited) Therapy
  • Couples / Relationship / Marriage Therapy or Counseling
  • Individual Therapy
  • Long-Term Therapy
  • Counseling
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Consultation
  • Distance Therapy (Phone or Internet-based)

Client ages:

  • Teens / Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elders

Theoretical Approach:

  • Client Centered / Person-Centered
  • Family Systems
  • Narrative
  • Cognitive Behavioral
  • Holistic
  • Integrative