Therapists in Norwalk, CA and Nearby Locations

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Marta Curry
Psy.D.
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Westport, Connecticut

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Connecticut, California

Hello! I'm Dr. Marta Curry and I'm a licensed clinical psychologist in Westport, Connecticut. I specialize in women's wellness and couples therapy. Life has an inevitable way of presenting us with different stressors and life transitions such as...
In-Person Sessions:

New York, New York

Teletherapy for Clients In:

New York, California

My first career was in the entertainment business as a t.v. and movie producer with my own production company. After creating and developing stories with three-dimensional characters for film, the transition to becoming a psychotherapist was a...

Overview of Mental Health Resources in Norwalk, California

Norwalk is a suburb about 15 miles outside of Los Angeles. It is a small town with a population of just over 100,000 people. It offers the best of both worlds – it’s close enough to the city but far enough away that you can enjoy the quiet.

The median household income in Norwalk is just $61,000. Although it isn’t as low as some towns, it certainly is low for Los Angeles County. The average property value is fairly high at almost $350,000. This number may represent an increase in value over the last decade or so. A lot of people who bought their homes years ago didn’t pay this much for their homes. There is no way they could afford the mortgage and taxes on a median household income of $61,000.

The city is made up of all different ethnicities with over 65% of the population being made up of Hispanics. Over 50% of the families were made up of married couples. Only a very small percentage is made up of same-sex couples.

Mental Health Statistics for Norwalk

Los Angeles County has slightly higher incidences of mental health issues when compared to the rest of California. Almost 10% of the people in Los Angeles County had experienced a serious mental health issue in the past year.

The people of Norwalk showed very high numbers when it came to adults who needed help for other mental and emotional issues. Almost 20% of all adults in Norwalk had been treated for some sort of emotional or mental issue in the past year. This is much higher than the rest of the state. It’s much higher than the rest of the country.

One of the greatest concerns in Los Angeles County is with teen mental health issues. Almost 23% of teens had been treated for some sort of mental health issue in Los Angeles County. This number is staggeringly high. When you consider how many more teens didn’t get treatment, the number of teens suffering from mental health issues in Norwalk is tremendous.

Impact of Not Receiving Treatment in Norwalk, California

There are plenty of mental health professionals available in Norwalk. There are over 300 mental health providers in the city. There are four times as many mental health professionals as there are doctors in the city. The problem is, people just don’t have access to these mental health resources.

A lack of mental health resources can lead to:

  • Suicide
  • Divorce
  • Criminal activity
  • Homelessness
  • Unemployment
  • Worsened mental health issues
  • Substance abuse

If people had easy, user-friendly access to mental health information, they would not end up in urgent care for a mental health illness. People need to be able to get treatment from specialists. They deserve access to this information.

What Makes Norwalk Unique When It Comes to Mental Health?

Norwalk seems to be a great place to live. You can work in busy Los Angeles and retreat to your suburban home in Norwalk, California. Property values are high and the median household income is fair. So, what factors can explain the high incidence of mental health issues in Norwalk?

  • Climate: Norwalk has some of the most ideal weather in the country. It is located right outside Los Angeles and they enjoy plenty of sunny days.
  • Economic: The median household income is $61,000 yet the poverty level is extremely high at almost 17%.
  • Culture: Norwalk is a commuter town. People work and socialize in nearby Los Angeles and then retire in the evenings to their beds in suburban Norwalk.

Divorce Rate in Norwalk

The divorce rate in Norwalk is amongst the lowest in California at just 7.3%. This is considerably low when you consider that more than half the people in Norwalk are married. One of the reasons the divorce rate is so low is the high proportion of Hispanic people in the city. Norwalk is over 65% Hispanic. Hispanic people tend to place a higher price on marriage. They are less inclined to give up on their marriage.

Mental Health Resources in Norwalk

There are plenty of mental health professionals in Norwalk. There are over 300 mental health professionals in the city. However, most people in Norwalk can’t afford private treatment. Although the median household income is fair at $61,000, the per capita income is much lower at just over $20,000.