Counseling in Kirkland, WA. Find the Right Therapist.

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

Therapy Kirkland, WA

Counseling Highlands, Snyders Corner, Firloch, Yarrow Point, Clyde Hill, Medina, North Rose Hill

In the beautiful city of Kirkland, Washington, family activities include everything from bowling at Tech City Bowl to arts and craft time at Michaels Arts and Crafts, which has specific classes for children each Saturday morning. During the summer, Juanita Beach and Carillon Point host outdoor movies, children appropriate, for a donation of $5 per family. However, if you're looking for a spot to cool off during the summer heat, Peter Kirk Community Pool is at your disposal. Although there are several recreational attractions, Houghton Beach Park is geared more towards families with children of all ages. Here your family can enjoy a picnic, life-guarded swimming, volleyball, playground fun, and more.¹

Mental Health in Kirkland

Once home to the Seattle Seahawks, the beautiful city of Kirkland is brimming with life. With over 18.9% of the population under the age of 18, bullying is a primary concern for Kirkland parents.² With plenty of schools catering to thousands of students of all races, ages, genders and unique characteristics, bullying, particularly towards mental illnesses, is a problem that not only requires active monitoring but also control and elimination. The Lake Washington School District has taken proactive measures to reduce the incidence of bullying, harassment, and intimidation in its schools. The district has clearly defined these activities as anything that mentally or physically harms a student, interferes with their education, creates an intimidating school environment, or disrupts the operation of the school.³

For individuals who live with mental illness, help can be found in a number of ways. Non-profit organizations such as NAMI Eastside work to help create a brighter future for all by helping them overcome problems associated with mental illness. As a result, NAMI empowers people and helps them overcome the difficulties of mental illness. For more information on NAMI Eastside and the different forms of support offered, call them on 425-885-6264.⁴

Current Education

Northwest University in Kirkland offers a Master of Arts program in Counseling Psychology that prepares students to serve their communities as a mental health counselor. The program combines classroom experiences with internships in the field that give students insight into human behavior. The program utilizes the cohort system, in which students attend class with the same set of students throughout their studies. This system facilitates openness and peer support. Additional details about this program are available by calling 425-889-5249.⁵

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References

1. Wikipedia. (2017). Kirkland, WA. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkland,_Washington.
2. United States Census Bureau. (2017). State Community Facts. Retrieved from http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_DP_DPDP1.
3. Lake Washington School District. (2017). Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying Defined. Retrieved from http://www.lwsd.org/Parents/harassment-bullying/Pages/Harassment-Bullying-Defined.aspx.
4. NAMI Eastside. (2017). Home Page. Retrieved from http://www.nami-eastside.org/.
5. Northwest University. (2017). Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Retrieved from http://www.northwestu.edu/social_behavioral/macp/.

Kirkland is located in King County, Washington. It has a land area of 17.81 square miles and a water area of 0.01 square miles.  The population of Kirkland is 87,281 people with 35,367 households and a median annual income of $92,127. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Kirkland, WA

Very Affordable

Booking a weekly counseling session with a licensed therapist in Kirkland 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 Kirkland public health department.