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Melinda A. Herndon

Social work Heritage Counseling Services
Available this week
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder,
Insurance: Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Heritage Physicians Network (BFMC),

Introduction

I love working with individuals from all walks of life! I tend to be direct, down to earth, and maybe sometimes sarcastic! I would be happy to do a free 15 minute consultation in order to better describe how I can meet your specific needs.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance

Licenses

  • LCSW #107563 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Military/Veterans
  • Recovery

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Faiths

  • Christian
  • Catholic
  • Hindu
  • Latter-day Saints/Mormon
  • Sikh
  • Pagan

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Melinda A. Herndon accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Heritage Physicians Network (BFMC)
  • United Healthcare Oxford

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual Session $140
  • Couple's Session $200
  • Family Session $225

Locations

Heritage Counseling Services
5300 California Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93309-1664
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Frequently asked questions

Is Melinda A. Herndon accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Melinda A. Herndon is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Melinda A. Herndon also offers a free consultation.
Does Melinda A. Herndon offer telehealth appointments? Melinda A. Herndon does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Melinda A. Herndon specialize in? Melinda A. Herndon specializes in the following areas: Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Aging, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Couples Counseling, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, Grief, Life Transitions, Mindfulness, Sleep or Insomnia, Trauma, Women's Issues, and Burnout.
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