Marriage counseling that Heals in Everett, WA. Restore Your Relationship.

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City of Everett, WA
Washington State Department of Health Mental Health Professions

Therapy Everett, WA

Counseling Mill Creek, Mukilteo, Cavalero Corner, Bayside, Westmont, Silver Lake, Nelsons Corner, Snohomish, Harborview

Everett, Washington is a very unique city with a large sense of community. With 40 beautiful places and many relaxing, quaint events to be found all over, this city provides a lot of stress-relieving opportunities and family-bonding locations. The oldest public park in Everett is Forest, featuring a swimming pool, hockey, horseshoes, miles of trails, an animal farm, a baseball field, and a playground. This location can be entertaining for families with children and teenagers, as well as couples. Jetty Island, a man-made island featuring large sandy beaches, is a great get-away location for the entire family, or for couples seeking a romantic date experience. For families who wish to get out and be active, you have many options to choose from: the Everett Yacht Club, the summer-long Everett Farmer's Market, the Waterfront Concert Series, the Everett Coho Derby in September, and the Fresh Paint Festival of Artists in August.¹

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Everett

Parents who have experienced separation or divorce, custody battles, or are otherwise at-risk can participate in one of a number of programs that focus on developing effective parenting skills and providing a caring home in which children can grow and develop. The Breakthrough Learning Center offers programs that focus on positive parenting skills, effective discipline strategies, and preparing children to be active and engaged members of the family and community. Call 206-931-6510 for more information.² Parents whose children are oppositional or defiant can find help at the Changes Parent Support Network (CPSN). CPSN provides classes that are highly structured and peer-led, so parents get support from other parents who have successfully managed their out-of-control children. Common topics of discussion are abusive children, defiance, vandalism, running away and other destructive behaviors. For further details, call 1-888-468-2620.³

There are many domestic violence shelters in the Everett area that promote the safety of the community and protect victims and their families. One of them is Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County (DVS). DVS provides emergency shelter and comprehensive services to men, women, and children. Advocacy services ensure that each person's rights are respected. Community outreach programs seek to educate the public about domestic issues and raise awareness in the community. DVS also has a 24-hour support hotline, which can be reached at 425-252-2873.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Snohomish County Family Center serves individuals, families and children who need assistance with housing, adoption, transportation, and other essential services. The center's programs are all individualized and based on each person's specific needs and strengths. The center's mission is to provide a safe, loving and nurturing environment for children, as well as support programs that help adults live an optimally healthy life. Programs for seniors are offered as well, which ensure their health and safety as they age. Call 425-257-2111 to inquire about more detailed information.⁵

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References

1. City of Everett, WA. (2017). Home - Everett, WA. Retrieved from http://www.everettwa.org/.
2. Breakthrough Learning Center. (2017). Home - Breakthrough Learning Center. Retrieved from http://btpinstitute.org/.
3. Changes Parent Support Network. (2017). About Us. Retrieved from http://www.cpsn.org/about-us.php.
4. Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County. (2017). Who We Are. Retrieved from http://www.dvs-snoco.org/who.
5. Catholic Community Services of Western Washington. (2017). Snohomish County Family Center. Retrieved from http://www.ccsww.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fc_snohomish.

Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington. It has a land area of 33.26 square miles and a water area of 15.03 square miles.  The population of Everett is 108,010 people with 42,079 households and a median annual income of $49,578. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Everett, WA

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Everett, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Everett may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Everett public health department.