Works with
How Kent works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York, New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 37
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kent
Kent Jarratt is a licensed clinical social worker with 37 years of experience. He holds a Master of Social Work from Hunter College and maintains LCSW licensure in New Jersey and LCSW-R in New York. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, addictions, self-esteem struggles, and anger concerns.
Kent adapts his approach to each person's needs. He draws on client-centered methods to build trust and uses cognitive behavioral tools to help change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Background and approach
He also integrates motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas when those approaches fit the situation. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on everyday life. Kent helps clients identify patterns that lead to conflict or distress and then practices manageable steps to change those patterns.
He also supports people through life transitions, career stress, body image issues, and relationship concerns. His background includes teaching and supervising social work students and work with LGBT communities. Kent brings a calm presence to sessions and uses techniques such as hypnotherapy and movement practices when appropriate to help people reconnect with their goals.
People who prefer clear goals, straightforward tools, and a respectful, nonjudgmental style may find his approach helpful. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible scheduling and follow-up.
What Kent works with
Everything Kent lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kent's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Eating and food-related issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kent lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. It helps people feel heard and guides conversations toward what matters most to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and change unhelpful patterns through short exercises and homework.
Kent also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change and to build motivation step by step.
Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That way the approach evolves to match the person's needs and preferences.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a simpler check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, between-session support, or when writing feels easier. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and follow-up while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Kent
What kinds of concerns does Kent address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, grief, addictions, self-esteem, relationship issues, career stress, eating and body image concerns, and life transitions.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is adaptable and client-centered, focusing on collaboration, clear goals, and practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 37 years of experience in clinical social work, including teaching and supervising students in social work and counseling programs.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in New Jersey as an LCSW and in New York as an LCSW-R and practices from New Jersey.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.