Marriage counseling that Heals in Berkeley, CA. Restore Your Relationship.

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By the 20th century, Berkeley began to grow although it was slow in the beginning of the century due to the earthquake in 1906. In 1909, the town of Berkeley became the city of Berkeley. It wasn’t until WWII when the city began to experience rapid growth due to the increase in jobs available because of the war. The University of California, Berkeley became very involved in the Civil Rights Movement during the 1960’s leading up to a protest in 1964, which was provoked by the university banning the distribution of political information.¹   Of course, who can forget the hippie movement?  Telegraph Avenue in Berkeley became a famous place during this movement. Sitting on a sedimentary plain, Berkeley is considered part of the Pacific Coast Range that runs northwest-southwest. They also sit on the Hayward Fault and the San Andreas Fault

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Berkeley

The city is renowned as one of the most Politically Liberal in the nation. According to the 2011 American Community Survey 5-Year estimate the median income for a household in the city was $60,908, and the median income for a family was $102,976. The racial makeup of Berkeley is 59.5% White and 10.0% Black or African American.

Berkeley, in keeping with its� reputation as a free-thinking community, offers a variety of counseling services for couples, whether married or not. The Berkeley-Free-Clinic provides absolutely free, confidential couple counseling. Services are provided by lay volunteers trained in active listening.² Counseling can help many situations that couples are faced with and bring about better communication and skills within the relationship.

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The slow economic recovery puts a great deal of stress on children and families. In the 21st Century, people confront many problems, such as poverty, feeling trapped by the economy. It puts young people, and families at risk. The City of Berkeley offers recreation, and social services for children and families. Their home page lists what resources are available, with links to those websites.³ Although the page mentions recreation, it also has a link to youth service programs. The number for the program is (510) 981-5280.

Families looking for assistance can go to Berkeley Youth Alternatives. For MediCal eligible clients, they arrange comprehensive therapy�with a team of therapists, social workers through the ROC program. All clients can get career, mental counseling, and families are able to take part in family counseling, with proper referrals from a school or probation officer.⁴ Their phone number is (510) 845-9010.

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References

1. University of Illinois at Chicago. (2004) . The Berkeley Free Speech Movement. Retrieved from http://www.uic.edu/orgs/cwluherstory/jofreeman/sixtiesprotest/berkeley.htm.
2. The Berkeley-Free-Clinic. (2017) . Couples Therapy. Retrieved from http://www.berkeleyfreeclinic.org/ .
3. The City of Berkeley, CA. (2017) . Children and Youth Services. Retrieved from http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/Parks_Rec_Waterfront/Recreation/Children_and_Youth_Services.aspx.
4. Berkeley Youth Alternatives. (2017) . Counseling Center. Retrieved from http://www.byaonline.org/programs/counseling-center/counseling-center.

Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California. It has a land area of 10.46 square miles and a water area of 7.22 square miles.  The population of Berkeley is 120,972 people with 45,917 households and a median annual income of $66,237. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Berkeley, CA

Generally Affordable

Therapists in Berkeley are often within budget with some potential challenges for longer term commitments. Your mental health and well being are a top priority. If accessibility is a concern, ask your counselor about sliding scale fees or inquire about accepted insurance plans. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Berkeley public health department.