Counseling in Beverly Hills, CA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Therapy Beverly Hills, CA

Beverlywood, Westwood, Rancho Park, Bel Air, Brentwood, Hollywood, Beverly Hills

Located in the western part of Los Angeles, Beverly Hills is one of California’s most wealthy neighborhoods with a population of around 35,000 residents.¹ Beverly Hills has been listed as one of the most expensive places to live in America. The early 20th century saw a lot of growth.  For instance, in 1911, the Beverly Hotel was built, costing around $300,000. In 1919, Pickfair was established, which was the land that Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford that they bought on Summit Drive in order to build their future dream home. This area quickly became “the” area to purchase land and build a home for the stars. It also developed the reputation for selling as quickly as it was purchased. Another great addition was the Speedway, which drew large crowds and was broadcast via radio.  The thought was that the attendance rivaled that of today’s Indianapolis 500.  Unfortunately, it did not last long, as it was closed in 1924 to make way for more housing and businesses. In 1923, Beverly Hills annexed from Los Angeles to become its own city, with Will Rogers becoming its first mayor in 1925.

Mental Health in Beverly Hills

Mental Health is more that just trying to be happy, it has to do with the whole person. There are many issues which can effect one's emotional state, specialcally if a person is dealing with a physical illness such as cancer. This can cause issues such as grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and the need for greater support. The Beverly Hills Cancer Center provides support groups for those who are dealing with the effects of treament for this illness. There are specialized support groups for issues such as hair loss as well as support for loved ones who are walking along side a cancer survivor. For more information, phone 877-351-0088²

Current Initiatives

Los Angeles County Mental Health Services has written a �White Paper� for 2014. The goals are to integrate existing mental health plans with the changes mandated by the Affordable Care Act. This will require more coordination from the county and local agencies, while ensuring that those people who might have fallen through the �safety net� have their mental health needs met by the new programs.³

A local Beverly Hills Non-Profit Organization has spearheaded the awarness of drunk driving. The Lev Foundation strives to improve the lives of youth in the community with its powerful initatives. LEV is unique because of its diverse active membership and its approach to impacting the youth in the community, which includes youth led educational initiatives (“Youth-to-Parent” and “Youth-to-Youth” Education), and alternative transportation measures proactively aimed at reducing drunk driving in the greater Los Angeles area. To become involved please call (424) 244-1538.⁴

References

1. Power Plus. (2010). Beverly Hills. Retrieved from http://www.powerplusservices.com/electricians-in-beverly-hills/.
2. The Beverly Hills Cancer Center. (2017) Cancer Care Support Services. http://www.bhcancercenter.com/cancer-care/cancer-care-support-services/
3.The Los Angeles County Mental Health Services 2014 White Paper. (2017) http://empowermentcongress.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/White-Paper-Final-12.14.12.-received-1.18.13pdf.pdf

4. The LEV Foundation. (2017). Education and Outreach http://www.thelevfoundation.org/

Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California. It has a land area of 5.70 square miles and a water area of 0.00 square miles.  The population of Beverly Hills is 34,869 people with 14,519 households and a median annual income of $97,327. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Beverly Hills, CA

Very Affordable

Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Beverly Hills is not a large financial issue for the majority of people in this area. Sustaining a commitment to mental health treatment is easily accessible for the average family, but ask your therapist if there are any concerns as many will accept insurance or even offer sliding scale fees. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Beverly Hills public health department.