Counseling in Kent, WA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Kent, WA

Counseling Auburn, Federal Way, East Hill, Covington, Lea Hill, O'Brien, Renton

Kent, Washington is located exactly halfway between Seattle and Tacoma. As a result, the city is a great place to live and conduct business. The largest employer in the city is the famed aircraft company Boeing, which has nearly 10,000 workers. Originally a farming area, Kent has becoming a burgeoning bedroom community with many people commuting to Seattle for work. It's proximity to such a large city makes the amenities of big city living just a short drive north. Families can enjoy the opera, a NFL football game, a trip to the Space Needle, a day out on Puget Sound and many more fun activities.¹

Mental Health in Kent

An estimated 16 percent Kent's population lives at or below the poverty line.² Financial struggles often can lead to a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. To help alleviate some financial concerns, the city's most poor residents can participate in the YWCA's homeless intervention program. As individuals and families progress towards permanent housing, the YWCA also provides progressive employment training. This training involves a variety of programs, including GED and ESL preparation, occupational skills training, and job search and job placement assistance. To inquire about these programs, call the YWCA at 253-736-0010.³

Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) is a non-profit organization in Kent dedicated to providing resources, support, and activities for local single mothers and their kids. Fun recreational activities including book clubs, playtime with kids, movie club and field trips are offered year round. All activities are meant to give moms a feeling of camaraderie and reduce lonliness that can sometimes accompany being a stay-at-home mom with young kids. For information about joining the Kent chapter of MOMS, visit their website.⁴

Current Education

The Kent School District recognizes that children of all ability levels require support services in order to achieve their academic goals. The Inclusive Education Department oversees programs for children who have mental, physical or learning disabilities. The Integrated Program provides instruction in academics that also includes training in non-academic skills that improves behavior and social habits. The district's Support Center offers programming to enhance academic, social and general life functioning. To inquire about these programs and services, call 253-373-7513.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Kent, WA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent,_Washington.
2. United States Census Bureau. (2010). Facts. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_SF1_QTP11.
3. YWCA. (2017). Homeless Intervention Program. Retrieved from https://www.ywcaworks.org/page.aspx?pid=402.
4. MOMS Club of Kent. (2017). Chapter News. Retrieved from http://www.momsclubofkentwa.org/.
5. Kent School District. (2017). Inclusive Education. Retrieved from http://www.kent.k12.wa.us//site/Default.aspx?PageID=3490.

Kent is located in King County, Washington. It has a land area of 33.74 square miles and a water area of 0.67 square miles.  The population of Kent is 126,952 people with 42,233 households and a median annual income of $60,191. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Kent, WA

Generally Affordable

Therapists in Kent 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 Kent public health department.