Carmela Duarte Verified Provider

Carmela Duarte is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Bakersfield, California. Her therapy practice is with Brightside Health, and the team at Brightside works with her clients through tele options like live chatting, phone calls, video conferencing, and message exchanges. 

Ms. Duarte offers culturally sensitive therapy and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She primarily works with adults and older adults. Her session fees are $100 for individuals and $150 for couples. She accepts some insurance, including Medicare. 

Comfortable & Easy

Most clients enjoy talking with and are very satisfied with Ms. Duarte’s therapy. They find her easy and comfortable to talk to. 

One client said, “She is amazing, and I am learning a lot from her.” Another said that she is “very friendly and made me feel very comfortable.” 

Specialty Therapy Areas

Ms. Duarte has several specialties, including working with individuals dealing with codependency, attachment disorders, and sleep/insomnia issues. She uses a multi-therapy approach that includes emotionally focused therapy, exposure response prevention and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Her team also works with clients experiencing chronic illness, depression, and anxiety.