Expert Psychiatric Care for Mental Wellness & Recovery
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other mental health challenges? Our expert psychiatrists provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help you regain balance and well-being.


















Self pay option is also available
Personalized Mental Health Care for a Brighter Tomorrow
Our committed providers provide empathetic, outcome-focused care to guide your path toward recovery. Wherever you are along the path of mental health, we’re committed to walking with you each step of the way. Simply contact us, and we’ll do the rest.
Our Services
We are dedicated to provide compassionate care for individuals facing mental health challenges. Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, including Psychiatric Evaluations, Counseling, and Medication Management. We are committed to supporting our patients on their journey to mental wellness with personalized and professional care. We provide both in-office visits and tele-psychiatry services via secure, HIPAA-compliant video calls.
Locations We Serve
Sunshine Behavioral Health Services is a dedicated psychiatric outpatient clinic based in Bakersfield, California, providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care. We proudly serve communities throughout Kern County, including Delano, Fresno, Shafter, Lake Isabella, California City, Ridgecrest, Lamont, Arvin, Tehachapi, and Wasco. Our mission is to support individuals on their journey to mental wellness with expert care tailored to their unique needs.
Flexible Payment Options
We accept insurance and self-pay, making it convenient for you to get the treatment you deserve.
Our Psychiatry Services
We offer services to patients in our clinic located in Bakersfield, CA.
We also have collaborations with other clinics and hospitals in Central California
What we offer
We offer in-person and tele-health psychiatry services at our own clinic in California & our associated clinics in Virginia, Washington, Maryland.
Telepsychiatry is a private and secure video meeting system similar to how Facetime or Skype works. Patient will be able to interact with their our providers through a computer.

Psychiatry Medication Management & Therapy Services
Our wait-times are only 2 weeks.

Best Therapy Services
Our team of highly qualified doctors is dedicated to providing exceptional care in the treatment of psychiatry and behavioral health issues.
We offer comprehensive services, including diagnosis, medication management, and individual or family therapy sessions, catering to all age groups-children, adolescents, and adults.
Comprehensive Care for Mind and Well-Being
With mild to serious symptoms, our seasoned experts give you caring, individualized treatment to restore equilibrium and wellness. You’re not alone—we are here to walk you through a path to greater mental well-being.
- Anxiety Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism
- Behavioral Problems
- Bipolar Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- OCD
- Depression
- Drug and Alcohol Abuse
- Review Evaluations
- Panic Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Psychosomatic Conditions
- Complex Physical/ Psychosomatic Conditions
Psychiatry Clinics & Hospitals
Staffing Providers
Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants.
Supervision services are also provided in California

Testimonials
Very happy
I felt very comfortable talking to Dr. Bodapati. He listened to my concerns and made questions in order to better understand my situation. I really feel he understood everything that was going on. I am very happy I have found him.

Always Great
I have been seeing Dr. Bodapati for 6 months and I am so thankful I found BHS! Appointments are always available within a few days, very convenient and Dr. Bodapati is always great

Beyond happy
Sunshine Behavior Health is highly recommended. The receptionist is always so sweet and nice and is very well mannered and psychiatrist AHILA is very recommended she listens to what you have to say and is actually there to do her job as a psychiatrist. I am beyond happy with them and I will continue to stay with them for as long as I need. Thank you Sunshine Behavior Health

Great listener
Sunshine BHS was able to provide an urgent appointment within a few days of the request. The provider answering questions about services was informative. The treating provider was a great listener and addressed all concerns presented.

Highly recommend
I would like to give 10 stars. they did a great job for me. my anxiety, negative thoughts, stress all are manageable right now. my energy level increased . my concentration getting better. I am very happy. I felt I was in good hands, and the team has taken great care of me....Would highly recommend.

So thankful!
The psychiatrist took his time to really listen to me and address my concerns. He understood my medication fears and made me feel safe and secure starting meds. So thankful!


Self–Pay Rates For Psychiatry and Therapy Services
We understand that patients might not have mental health insurance coverage or patients may need immediate appointments, in such cases, we have the option of self-pay / out-of-pocket payment services