WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD HAVE TO FIGHT THEIR BATTLES ALONE.

The Counseling Center at Discovery exists to help people find freedom and healing through Christ Centered and Biblically based therapy.

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Appointments are available 7 days per week, and same day appointments are often available.

Welcome

The Counseling Center at Discovery

Our Staff

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Dr. Kevin Earnest

LMFT, D.Th, D.C.C

Center Director

(accepts insurance)

Kevin is a licensed psychotherapist with a Doctorate of Theology in Christian Counseling. He is married to his amazing wife Marisol and they both have 6 children. As our Center Director, he oversees and leads the center’s objectives and Oversees Discovery Church’s Freedom system.

Availability: Sun-Thurs

Kevin@ilovediscovery.church

Dr. Veronica Hanash

Dr. Veronica Hanash

M.Th, D.Div

Center Lead Pastor

Veronica has a passion for seeing people walk in freedom and see the church provide an answer to our mental and emotional needs. Her empathy and overwhelming love for others provide a spiritual covering of leadership over the Counseling Center at Discovery.

Veronica@ilovediscovery.church

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Vanessa Terrazas

M.S. AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

(cannot accept insurance)

Vanessa is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life's challenges. She strives to create a safe and compassionate space where clients feel heard, accepted, and empowered to grow.

Availability: Evenings & weekends

Vanessa@ilovediscovery.church

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Clarissa Cano

M.S. AMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Clarissa is passionate about helping people experience the hope, healing, and freedom found in Christ. She loves walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges by offering encouragement, compassion, and practical tools for growth. Her desire is to provide a safe place where people can deepen their faith, find renewed hope, and experience God’s healing and restoration.

Accepting new clients.

Clarissa@ilovediscovery.church

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Monique Taylor

M.S. AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

(cannot accept insurance)

Monique has a passion for helping families and individuals experience freedom. She especially has a heart to help those with depression and anxiety. Her love for God and His Word, combined with her experience, allows her to help others find healing.

Availability: Evenings & Weekends

Monique@ilovediscovery.church

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Sylvia Mosqueda

M.S. AMFT

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

(cannot accept insurance)

Sylvia Mosqueda is a AMFT, who has compassion for helping individuals, couples, and women who have experienced domestic violence. Sylvia’s drive comes from her God given gifts to help those people experiencing trauma and those going through difficult seasons. She is excited to use biblical truths with her counseling background. (Spanish & English speaking)

availability: Evenings & Weekends

Sylvia@ilovediscovery.church

Frequently Asked Questions

The goal of the Counseling Center at Discovery is to help people find freedom and healing by integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches with Christ centered, biblically based applications.

Yes, all of our therapists acknowledge personal faith in Jesus Christ.

No. While we are a Christ-centered practice, our services are available to everyone.

Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidence-based counseling techniques to address the different challenges that people face.

Each session is scheduled for 50 minutes. The length of treatment depends on many factors, including the nature of the issues presented and the motivation of the client.

Our therapists are either licensed, or pre-licensed, and currently working toward licensure. All pre-licensed therapists at The Counseling Center at Discovery are supervised by licensed therapists.

We will always try to honor any requests made for a specific counselor. If that counselor is not available or is not trained in your area of need, we will assign a counselor based on their specializations and availability.

Yes, we currently offer counseling services to all ages.

Yes, we offer group therapy. You can ask your therapist during consultation for more information on when groups are offered and the types of groups we offer.

Yes. As long as you have reliable internet access, we can offer counseling virtually.

All counseling center team members must comply with federal HIPAA laws and all state-specific confidentiality requirements.

The Counseling Center at Discovery is located at 7401 White Lane, Suite 4,

Bakersfield, CA 93309.

All scheduling is handled centrally through our client intake portal.

For additional questions, you can contact us at (661) 602-8712

Due to the nature of their schedule, your therapist may not be available for emergent needs. If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911 to get appropriate medical care.

The cost for a 50-minute session is $100. We are also an approved provider for several major insurance companies, which may cover part or all of your session fees. Please contact us for more details about your insurance coverage.

If you cannot afford the pay for counseling, please visit the link below: https://discovery.churchcenter.com/people/forms/198918

Yes. You can donate any amount to the scholarship fund to help make counseling affordable for everyone. All donations to the counseling center are tax deductible. Give now ›

Payments are made prior to, or at the onset of the session. Payments can be made via debit, credit, or HSA/FSA cards.

We are an approved provider for several major insurance companies, which may cover part or all of your session fees. Please contact us for more details about your insurance coverage.

Any cancellation within 24 hours of a scheduled appointment is non-refundable.

More questions?

Contact us if you have any additional questions.

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Our Goal

Our goal is to walk alongside, in love and grace, with those in need of a deeper level of care. In doing so, we help them to heal and grow and become who and what God designed them to be. When people heal and grow, their transformed lives can then be used to help others, bringing glory to God.