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

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Therapy Seattle, WA

Lynnwood, Bothell, SeaTac, South Seattle, West Side, U District, University, Bainbridge

All visitors to Seattle enjoy the world-famous Space Needle view of the city and surroundings. An elevator scurries up over 500 feet to the observation deck where you can enjoy a meal at the restaurant that revolves 360 degrees for your entertainment. The Pike Place Market was created in 1907, offering 200 businesses that operate all year long.¹ Imported goods, antiques and local fish, fruits and baking are all available daily. The public ferry system extends to points in Canada as well as local points to Vashon Island, the Kitsap Peninsula and the San Juan Islands. Private ferries can be booked for group tours to various locations. The Seattle Aquarium offers an under-the-water excursion where the sea creatures swim at your level. The Woodland Park Zoo has natural exhibits for over 300 species of animals such as elephants, gorillas, piranhas and penguins.¹ An underground tour of the time before the great fire of 1889 runs on a schedule throughout the week.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Seattle

Approximately 14 percent of Seattle residents live in poverty. Of low-income families in the Seattle region, nearly 40 percent are married couples with a family. While poverty strikes across age and cultural groups, men and women between the ages of 18 and 24 are most likely to have inadequate finances to live comfortably. Minority populations are far more likely to be poor than Caucasian citizens, with Alaskan Natives and Native Americans in Seattle representing the largest groups of the underprivileged.²

In order to help the city's youth receive the best education possible, the Seattle Youth Program provides year-round services to support students' learning and career preparation. After school hours, academic support is available to all Seattle public high school students. Youth Development Counselors work with children to establish a plan for completing high school and enrolling in post-secondary education, such as college, vocational school, or job skills training. Financial literacy workshops, field trips, and internships are available as well. For further information about these programs, please call 206-386-1001.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

The Seattle Human Services Department, in cooperation with a network of community-based agencies, operates Seattle Family Centers throughout the metropolitan area. These centers are places where individuals can join together to strengthen families, promote positive parenting skills, and provide educational and outreach programs for children.⁴ Family Centers provide information about area agencies that specialize in children and family counseling, educational programs, advocacy services, and many other critical programs that enhance the well-being of families throughout Seattle. For additional information about Seattle Family Centers, please call 206-386-1017.⁵

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References

1. Woodland Park Zoo. (2017). Animals and Plants. Retrieved from http://www.zoo.org/page.aspx?pid=1735#.UwktdUJdUfY
2. City Data. (2017). Seattle, Washington Poverty Rate Data. Retrieved from http://www.city-data.com/poverty/poverty-Seattle-Washington.html
3. Seattle Human Services Department. (2017). Seattle Youth Employment Program. Retrieved from http://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/youth/employment.htm
4. City of Seattle. (2017). Seattle, WA. Retrieved from http://www.seattle.gov
5. Seattle Human Services Department. (2017). Seattle Family Centers. Retrieved from https://www.seattle.gov/humanservices/children_families/support/family_centers.htm

Seattle is located in King County, Washington. It has a land area of 83.83 square miles and a water area of 58.72 square miles.  The population of Seattle is 724,305 people with 296,633 households and a median annual income of $70,594. .

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Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in Seattle for the average family. While sustaining a commitment to therapy is usually not an issue, if mental health treatment feels like a burden please ask your counselor about accepted insurance plans or sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Seattle public health department.