Jessica Gorman
Bakersfield
Summary
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 6 years of experience providing trauma-informed, client-centered care across diverse populations, including children, adolescents, families, and adults. Proven success in outpatient, school-based, and telehealth settings. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans, fostering therapeutic alliances, and utilizing evidence-based interventions. Passionate about improving mental wellness and empowering clients toward lasting change.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Clinician
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
Bakersfield, CA, USA
03.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and group counseling services to students experiencing emotional, behavioral, or academic challenges.
- Facilitate referrals to community mental health resources and coordinate care with external providers to ensure continuity of services.
Contract Therapist
Rula
Remote
01.2024 - Current
- Deliver teletherapy to adult clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders.
- Create treatment plans tailored to individual needs using CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based approaches.
Psych Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
Bakersfield, CA, USA
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Provide diagnostic evaluations and evidence-based psychotherapy for pediatric/adult clients in both in-person and telehealth formats.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
Program Therapist
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic
Bakersfield, CA, USA
12.2021 - 01.2024
- Facilitated individual and family therapy for children with behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Partnered with caregivers and school personnel to support treatment goals.
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
Kern Community College District
Bakersfield, CA, USA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Taught undergraduate psychology courses to diverse student populations in hybrid and fully online formats.
- Designed lesson plans and assessments aligned with student learning outcomes.
Behavioral Health Therapist
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
Bakersfield, CA, USA
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed a caseload of 20–30 clients weekly, providing therapeutic interventions and psychosocial assessments.
- Specialized in children and youth with trauma, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Program Therapist
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic
Bakersfield, CA, USA
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided therapy to adults involved with Child Protective Services (CPS) through Family Reunification and Maintenance programs.
- Delivered psychoeducational parenting groups to promote family stability.
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
University Counseling Training Clinic
Bakersfield, CA, USA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for adults and children with anxiety, depression, and adjustment issues.
- Developed treatment strategies under clinical supervision and documented progress in compliance with agency standards.
Education
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield05-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield06-2016
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Studies
California State University, Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA06-2016
Skills
- Licensed Therapy
- Clinical Assessment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Culturally Competent Care
- Child Therapy
- Adolescent Therapy
- Family Systems Support
- Parenting Support
- Telehealth
- Remote Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Bilingual Communication
- Collaboration
- Multidisciplinary Teams
Certification
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), California
- HSI Adult First Aid | CPR AED All Ages Certified, California
Languages
English
Spanish
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Timeline
Mental Health Clinician
Kern County Superintendent of Schools
03.2025 - Current
Psych Social Worker
Kaiser Permanente
05.2024 - 02.2025
Contract Therapist
Rula
01.2024 - Current
Program Therapist
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic
12.2021 - 01.2024
Adjunct Instructor, Psychology
Kern Community College District
01.2021 - 12.2023
Behavioral Health Therapist
Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services
12.2019 - 08.2021
Program Therapist
Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic
08.2018 - 12.2019
Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee
University Counseling Training Clinic
08.2017 - 05.2018
Master of Science - Counseling Psychology
California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University, Bakersfield
Bachelor of Arts - Child, Adolescent, And Family Studies
California State University, Bakersfield