About Kent
Kent Jarratt is a licensed clinical social worker with decades of practice in New Jersey and New York. He uses his 37 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and issues around identity and self-worth. Kent is known for adapting his work to each person's needs and for listening carefully before suggesting next steps.
He earned a Master of Social Work from Hunter College School of Social Work, City University of New York.
Background and approach
Kent also holds LCSW credentials - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - in both New Jersey and New York. His background includes teaching and supervising social work students at graduate programs and serving as a guest lecturer. Kent blends several therapy styles rather than following a single approach.
He draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in what matters to the person, and on cognitive behavioral ideas when practical steps and thought patterns can reduce distress. He also uses motivational interviewing to help with change and hypnotherapy when appropriate.
Clients often come for help with relationship worries, addicton concerns, eating and body-image issues, workplace stress, or life transitions such as aging and career change. He also works with people facing panic attacks, low self-esteem, loneliness, or guilt and shame. Kent aims for straightforward, respectful sessions.
He focuses on clear goals, practical tools, and steady progress. People who want a calm, experienced clinician who listens and adapts the plan often find this a good match.
Therapeutic approaches suited to online care
Client-centered therapy keeps the conversation focused on the person and what they most want to change. It uses listening and reflective questions to help people clarify values and goals, which can work well in video or phone sessions for steady progress.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises. It often includes skills practice between sessions and can be delivered effectively via video calls or text-based assignments to reinforce learning.
Motivational interviewing helps people ready for change by exploring ambivalence and building motivation. It is a collaborative approach that fits brief check-ins by phone or chat as well as longer video sessions.
Kent will collaborate with each person to find the best mix of methods for their needs and preferences. He discusses options, tracks progress, and adjusts the plan together with the client so the approach fits goals and comfort level.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let you see facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions use less data and can be easier during a work break. Live chat and text messaging provide quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and practical for everyday life.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
Also works with
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Eating and food-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 37 years
- Licensed
- New York, New Jersey
- Languages
- English