Counseling in West Los Angeles, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapist West Los Angeles California

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West Los Angeles is located right in the middle of Los Angeles County. This prime location makes it very attractive to businesses and families alike. Many young professionals and working class families make West Los Angeles their home. The city's proximity to the University of California at Los Angeles also makes it an attractive option for students who want to live off campus. The city's parks and recreation department operates Stoner Recreation Center, which includes a waterpark, barbeque pits, a baseball diamond and basketball courts for every family's enjoyment.¹

Mental Health in West Los Angeles

In Los Angeles County, one in five children live in poverty. Nearly 60,000 people do not have a permanent home, nearly 7,000 of which are veterans of the U.S. armed forces. Furthermore, just 61 percent of students in the Los Angeles Unified School District graduate from high school. As a result, these populations have increased difficulty finding adequate employment, permanent housing, and access to medical and mental health care services.²

Children and teenagers who are experiencing grief and loss can get support services at their school as part of the school-based support services provided by Our House. The groups provide a safe, caring place where children can express and work through their emotions. Groups meet for ten weeks, during which kids learn resiliency skills, learn how to express their emotions, and experience support from their peers. All school-based groups are provided free of charge. For more information about Our House's in-school groups, call 1-888-417-1444.³

Current Education

Human services workers who wish to advance their education can enroll in graduate and doctoral degree programs at Argosy University. Both programs provide students with foundational knowledge of clinical psychology. Academically challenging classes provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective counselors. Field experiences allow students to hone their craft while under the supervision of experienced clinicians. For more information about these degree programs, call 310-531-9700.⁴

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). West Los Angeles, California. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Los_Angeles.
2. United Way LA. (2017). Our Work. Retrieved from http://www.unitedwayla.org/our-work/.
3. Our House. (2016). School-Based Grief Support Program. Retrieved from https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/support-groups/groups_a_schools/.
4. Argosy University. (2017). College of Clinical Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.argosy.edu/colleges/college-of-clinical-psychology-at-argosy-university/default.aspx.

West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.  The population of West Los Angeles is 38,696 people and a median annual income of $86,403. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for West Los Angeles, CA

Mostly Affordable

Establishing weekly sessions with a professional therapist is considered affordable in West Los Angeles 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 West Los Angeles public health department.