CBTTherapistsUSA

The therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp and we will earn a commission if you use our link - at no cost to you.

KJ Portrait of Kent Jarratt

Kent Jarratt

Compassionate clinician with decades of experience

LCSW, LCSW-R New Jersey

Experience
37 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
Continue with Kent

About Kent

Kent Jarratt brings 37 years of clinical social work experience to his practice in New Jersey. He holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials and completed his Master of Social Work at Hunter College School of Social Work/CUNY.

Background and approach

Over a long career he has served in academic roles including adjunct faculty and field instructor positions, shared expertise through lectures, and earned Diplomate status from the National Association of Social Workers. His therapeutic approach is adaptable and client-focused, drawing from a range of methods to match each person’s needs.

Kent combines evidence-informed strategies such as cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered listening, psychodynamic exploration, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy when appropriate. He is experienced addressing a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addiction, relationship and career issues, and body image and eating-related matters.

Clients can expect a flexible, individualized plan that emphasizes collaboration and practical skills alongside deeper personal work. Kent also integrates mindfulness-influenced practices into his perspective and offers services through video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Kent combines cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods to create a practical, collaborative framework for online therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, panic, stress, and workplace or relationship challenges. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client’s own goals, creating space for personal insight and stronger self-direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kent works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs and preferences. He reviews goals and adjusts plans over time so interventions remain relevant and useful, blending skill-building with deeper exploration as needed.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on goals into busy lives, allow continuity of care across locations within his practice area, and support different communication preferences so clients can choose what feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kent commonly address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and career concerns, eating and body image problems, and related areas such as guilt, shame, and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The style is flexible and client-centered, mixing practical cognitive behavioral techniques with psychodynamic insight, motivational interviewing, and hypnotherapy when helpful.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 37 years of experience, has taught as adjunct faculty, served as a field instructor for several universities, and delivered invited lectures in the field.
What credentials and licensure does he hold?
He holds LCSW and LCSW-R credentials with NJ LCSW 44SC01305000 and NY LCSW-R 036725.
Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for appointments?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCodependencyEating and food-related issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)HypnotherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic Therapy

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

New York, New Jersey

Languages

English