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The Psychotherapist Association for
Gender & Sexual Diversity
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Christine Paulsen

 

Member profile details

First name
Christine
Last name
Paulsen
Organization
Cal Care Therapy
Website
calcaretherapy.org
 

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Background

Welcome
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.
Additional thoughts
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
Currently accepting new clients?
Yes
 

Telehealth (for Referral/Org. members only)

Telehealth: primary state
California
 

Do you practice telehealth in additional states? (Please do not select your primary state here.)

Additional state license numbers
Nevada: 9992-C
 

Main Office

Work phone
661-330-8375
Office #1: Address
110 South Montclair St
Ste. 103
Office #1: City
Bakersfield
Office #1: State
California
Office #1: Zip
93309
Office #1: Disability access?
Yes
Office #1: Disability details
Cal Care Therapy has a ground floor office and disabled parking spaces.
Office hours
Monday:9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Office directions
Free Parking
 

Demographic info (optional).

Pronouns
  • she/her/hers
Gender
  • Female
Sexual orientation
  • Not Listed
Ethnicity
  • White/Euro American
 

Credentials (required)

Prof. degree
  • MS
  • MSW
Prof. degree concentration
  • Clinical Social Work
  • Mental Health
  • Social Work
Year degree obtained
2017
Educational institution
California University, Bakersfield, Yale Public School of Health & The Buehler Institute
License type
  • LCSW
Year originally licensed
2021
License number
LCSW 101209
License expiration date
April 30, 2027
 

Background and practice info

Theoretical approaches to my work
  • Client Centered / Person-Centered
  • Cognitive Behavioral
  • Family Systems
  • Holistic
  • Integrative
  • Narrative
Clinical techniques
  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Guided Imagery
  • Psychoanalysis
  • Relaxation Training
  • Somatics
Clinical specializations
  • Adoptees: Adults
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Artists / Creativity
  • BDSM / Kink Aware
  • Bisexual Issues
  • Coming Out
  • Couples / Relationships
  • Depression
  • Families: Alternative
  • Gender Diverse / Trans / Non Binary
  • Gender Therapist (as defined by Gaylesta)
  • Grief / Loss / Dying
  • HIV and AIDS
  • Midlife Issues
  • Polyamory / Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexuality
  • Spirituality
  • Stress / Burnout
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.
Types of therapy
  • Brief (Time-Limited) Therapy
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Consultation
  • Counseling
  • Couples / Relationship / Marriage Therapy or Counseling
  • Distance Therapy (Phone or Internet-based)
  • Individual Therapy
  • Long-Term Therapy
Languages (used in therapy)
  • English
Client ages
  • Teens / Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Elders
Sliding scale
No
Low fee
No
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
Private insurance plans
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield
  • CIGNA
  • Optum
  • United Healthcare
Available 24 hrs?
No
 

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