Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
2212 F St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Let's Connect (661) 424-2738
Sometimes, the unexpected occurs and psyches become traumatized. Once fulfilling relationships grow distant, tense, and riddled with conflict - begging the question of "how it came to this" or whether "it has to be this way." In my systems-based work with clients, I look for root causes of emotional reactivity and maladaptive behaviors that interfere with healthy functioning in relationships. I will assist you in remembering how capable you are and help you discover new ways of communicating effectively so you may move toward the changes you seek.
I specialize in family therapy, but I also see individuals and couples. I have clinical experience in grief, crisis, and loss issues related to death, divorce, disrupted relationships, infertility, and adoption, as well as trauma history, attachment struggles, unresolved anger, spiritual concerns, neurodiversity, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
I recognize that finding the right therapist is not easy. Picking up the phone to set up an appointment and then opening up to someone new takes courage. I view therapy as something sacred, and if we are a good fit, I welcome the opportunity to join you in your journey toward inner peace, healing, and growth.
Take the first step to help. Call Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett now - (661) 424-2738
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 120212 Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
- In Practice for 11 Years
- Membership with CAMFT 111324 / 2013
- Certificate from The Gottman Institute - Leader Training (Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work) lqtuc1laov / 2023
- Attended California State University, Bakersfield, M.S. Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2015
Take the first step to help. Call now - (661) 424-2738
Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Family Conflict
- Marital and Premarital
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career Counseling
- Crisis of Faith
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Systems
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Psychosis
- School Issues
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Teen Violence
- Veterans
Take the first step to help. Call now - (661) 424-2738
Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
some French ,
some Russian
Religion
Christian
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
some French ,
some Russian
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Bowen Family Systems
- Christian Counseling
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
Take the first step to help. Call now - (661) 424-2738
Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Groups
Location
Primary Location
Karen Stark-Garrett LMFT
2212 F St
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 424-2738Take the first step to help. Call now - (661) 424-2738
Dr. Karen Stark-Garrett
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Last Modified: 15 May 2024