Mary K. Shell Clinic

The Mary K. Shell Clinic, located in Bakersfield, California, situated in a private setting, the clinic ensures clients' comfort and confidentiality throughout their treatment experience.offers comprehensive outpatient addiction recovery services for adults. Specializing in dual diagnosis care, the clinic provides tailored programs for young adults, seniors, men, women, and individuals with co-occurring disorders. Their trauma-informed treatment approach includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) through individual, group, and family counseling sessions.

The clinic’s outpatient programs offer multiple levels of care tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. 

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) provide frequent and intensive counseling sessions, with availability in the morning, evening, night, and weekends to ensure robust support for clients in early recovery or those at a higher risk of relapse. Traditional outpatient programs, while less intensive, still offer regular and frequent care to support clients in their recovery journey. Additionally, the clinic prioritizes addiction education and the development of recovery-focused life skills, including stress management, coping strategies, community and family reintegration, and relapse prevention.