Mental Health Counselors Near Me

Stuart FL Founder of Radiant Health Institute Chakra Healer,Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Energy Healer,Holistic Health Coach,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Healer,Essential Oil,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,EMDR Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Anger Management Class,Occupational Therapist,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Stress Coach,Sleep Coach,Energy Coach,Teen Nutrition Coach,Paleo Diet Coach,Plant Based Diet Coach,Resilience Coach,Motivational Speaker,Parenting Coach
Dez Stephens

Dez Stephens

Founder of Radiant Health Institute
Offers virtual services

English

Hi! I'm Dez Stephens. I've been a professional coach for nearly 20 years and have also trained over 1000 holistic coaches in 25+ countries in 10+ languages. My personal passions include animals, crystals and protecting the environment. I'm also a film producer of the Emmy-nominated film, "End of t…


Bradenton FL Intrinsic Health Coach,Thomas Huebl Practice Group Leader for Transparent Communication,Trauma Recovery Leadership Coach,Warriors at Ease Certified Teacher in Military Communities,Registered Yoga Teacher 200 Meditation Teacher,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Trauma Informed Yoga,Trauma Informed Coach,Bereavement Support
Kathryn Bumgarner

Kathryn Bumgarner

Intrinsic Health Coach Thomas Huebl Practice Group Leader for Transparent Communication Trauma Recovery Leadership Coach Warriors at Ease Certified Teacher in Military Communities Registered Yoga Teacher 200
Offers virtual services

English

My journey has not been a series of deliberate choices, but a path that has unfolded through the culture, family, and time into which I was born. I have experienced it less as something I do, and more as something happening through me. A quiet unfolding—marked by signs, openings, and people who app…


Uzzano PT Holistic Life Coach | Reiki Practitioner | ThetaHealer Reiki Master,Nutritionist,Chakra Healer,Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Christian Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Relationship Counselor,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Christian Marriage Counselor,Family Counselor,Energy Healer,Human Design Reader,Sports Nutritionist,Sound Healer,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Nutritional Therapist,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Herbalist,Reiki,Healer,Intuitive Healer,Meditation Teacher,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Essential Oil,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Sound Therapy,Music Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Obesity Care,Keto Specialist,Food Allergist,Pediatric Nutritionist,Functional Nutritionist
Linda Antonetti

Linda Antonetti

Holistic Life Coach | Reiki Practitioner | ThetaHealer
Offers virtual services

English, Italian

Hello, my name is Linda. I am a trained Holistic Life Coach and certified Holistic Practitioner. Combining different tools and modalities, my goal is to support you restoring Harmony in your Life.


Gulfport MS Holistic Health ,Doula,Sound Healer,Meditation Guide,Chakra and Energy Healer,Reiki Healer,Herbalist
Erica  H. Thomas

Erica H. Thomas

Holistic Health Doula Sound Healer Meditation Guide Chakra and Energy Healer Reiki Healer Herbalist
Offers virtual services

English

Hi, I’m Erica, a holistic health practitioner devoted to supporting individuals and families on their path to natural, whole-body wellness. My approach weaves together the wisdom of herbal medicine, nutrition, ancestral healing, and the rhythms of nature to restore balance and deepen self-connectio…


Austin Texas Certified Health Coach & Personal Trainer Health Coach,Personal Trainer,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Health and Wellness Coach,Fitness Coach,CrossFit Trainer,Weight Lifting Trainer,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Bodybuilding Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Gym Trainer,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Athletic Training,TRX Training,Running Training,Speed Training,Boxing Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care
Amanda Arel

Amanda Arel

Certified Health Coach & Personal Trainer
Offers virtual services

English

Hello, Amanda here. I am a certified personal trainer and health coach. I am looking forward to working with you to help you reach any health and wellness goals that you may have. I understand that there is not a one-size fits all approach when it comes to behavior change and improving your health.…


Tucson AZ Counselor,Meditation Teacher,Coach Personal Trainer,Yoga Instructor,Counselor,Marriage Counselor,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Yoga Therapist,Child Therapist,Relationship Counselor,Marriage and Family Therapist,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Christian Marriage Counselor,Family Counselor,Premarital Counselor,Ayurvedic Practitioner,Senior Fitness Trainer,Therapist,Psychologist,Anxiety Therapist,Personal Coach,Family Coach,Relationship Coach,Meditation Teacher,Fitness Coach,CrossFit Trainer,Weight Lifting Trainer,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Bodybuilding Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Private Yoga Instructor,Gym Trainer,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Pilates,Vinyasa Yoga,Prenatal Yoga,Hatha Yoga,Bikram Yoga,Raja Yoga,Beginners Yoga,Yoga Class,Sweat Yoga,Ashtanga Yoga,Ashtanga Flow,Bikram Hatha Yoga,Antenatal Yoga,Maternity Yoga Class,Sauna Yoga Class,Counseling,Couples Counseling,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Christian Family Counseling,Christian Premarital Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,EMDR Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Psychotherapy,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Couples Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Athletic Training,TRX Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Anger Management Class,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Relaxation Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Depression Therapist,Resilience Coach,Trauma Informed Yoga,Weight Loss Program,Barre Class
Debra Andersen

Debra Andersen

Counselor Meditation Teacher Coach
Offers virtual services

English

As a meditation teacher, counselor, and coach, my mission is to empower individuals to cultivate inner peace, emotional well-being, and personal growth. With a holistic approach to mental health and self-discovery, I am dedicated to guiding clients on a transformative journey towards greater self-a…


Tempe AZ Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Ethan Etchart

Ethan Etchart

Certified Personal Trainer & Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English, Spanish

Hey everyone, I’m Ethan Etchart - an Air Force Veteran! I’m a certified health coach by Arizona State University and I’m a personal trainer! I specialize in helping men & women win back their confidence and overcome depression so they can experience a more fulfilling life. Before I started exer…


Ramona CA Counselor,Marriage Counselor,Child Therapist,Relationship Counselor,Marriage and Family Therapist,Mental Health Counselor,Child Psychologist,Christian Marriage Counselor,Family Counselor,Premarital Counselor,Psychiatrist,Therapist,Psychologist,Anxiety Therapist,Meditation Teacher,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Counseling,Couples Counseling,Grief Counseling,Substance Abuse Counseling,Christian Family Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,EMDR Therapy,Psychotherapy,Mental Therapy,Couples Therapy,Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT),Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Sleep Coach,ADHD Specialist,LGBTQ Therapist,Depression Therapist,Resilience Coach,Motivational Speaker,Somatic Experiencing Therapy

Rancho Cucamonga California Certified Health and Wellness Coach Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Holistic Health,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Thyroid Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Hormone Specialist,Adrenal Gland Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,Joint Pain Specialist,Gout Specialist,Resilience Coach
Wanda Peyton

Wanda Peyton

Certified Health and Wellness Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to my page. For over 20 years I’ve served thousands as a Coaching Professional focusing on life issues, emotional energy management, and real estate sales performance. My mission has been to help my clients achieve their personal and professional goals. During the span of those 20 years, I…


Carlsbad CA Anxiety Coach & Breathwork Facilitator,Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach,Transformational Leadership Coach Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Energy Healer,Human Design Reader,Sports Nutritionist,Holistic Nutritionist,Nutrition Consultant,Nutritional Therapy Practitioner,Nutrition Coach,Nutritional Therapist,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Meditation Teacher,Career Coach,Business Coach,Speaking Coach,Meditation,Meditation Studio,Breathwork,Essential Oil,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Counseling,Grief Counseling,Nutrition Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Regression Hypnotherapy,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Sound Therapy,Music Therapy,Couples Therapy,Spiritual Cleansing,Alternative Health Doctor,Natural Medicine Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Hypnotherapy,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Fatigue Specialist,Teen Nutrition Coach,IBS Specialist,Nutrition Therapy,Mindful Eating,Eating Disorder Treatment,Gluten Free,Stress Management Class,Integration Coach,Wellness Counseling,Headache Specialist,Pain Management,Depression Counseling,Anxiety Treatment,Supplement Store,Women's Health Specialist,Certified Holistic Health Practitioner,Hypnotherapist,Neuroplasticity Coach,Gut Health,Anti Inflammatory Diet
Jen Broyles

Jen Broyles

Anxiety Coach & Breathwork Facilitator Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach Transformational Leadership Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome! I'm Jen, a Certified Professional Coach specializing in helping ambitious individuals break free from anxiety, worry, and overwhelm. Through transformational leadership, mindset development, emotional intelligence coaching, and powerful breathwork techniques, I guide clients to find clarit…


Centralia WA health coach Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach
jessica Petersen

jessica Petersen

health coach

English

I have studied health from IIN is a health coaching school and now I am learning about gut health and how it helps our bodies do lot of things. Why its so important that we clean our gut out and get it back to a healthier state.


San Diego CA Holistic Health Coach,Reiki Practitioner,500-hr Certified Yoga Instructor
Julia Allard

Julia Allard

Holistic Health Coach Reiki Practitioner 500-hr Certified Yoga Instructor
Offers virtual services

English

My name is Julia. I practice a holistic approach to health and wellness, meaning I look at how the different areas of your life are related to your overall well-being. I believe in bio-individuality, which is the concept that everyone is different and we each have unique needs that are constantly c…


Los Angeles CA Functional Health Coach Health Coach,Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Holistic Health,Holistic Medicine,Alternative Health Doctor,Natural Medicine Doctor
Melissa Lee

Melissa Lee

Functional Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Hi! I work well with women, especially women with PCOS to work on changing their lifestyle and environment for symptom management. I am a certified health coach from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and am now working on getting my Functional Medicine certification. I apply Functional…


Westlake Village CA Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach,Certified GGS Women's Coach,ACE Certified Personal Trainer Health Coach,Personal Trainer,Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Senior Fitness Trainer,Nutrition Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Fitness Coach,CrossFit Trainer,Weight Lifting Trainer,Private Personal Trainer,In Home Personal Trainer,Bodybuilding Trainer,Personal Trainer for Women,Fitness Instructor,Gym Trainer,Mental Health,Weight Loss Hypnosis,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Athletic Training,TRX Training,Running Training,Speed Training,Boxing Training,High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT),Strength Training for Women,Resistance Training,Couples Personal Training,Fitness Class,Plyometrics,Obesity Care,Self Esteem Coach,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Liver Support,Stress Coach,Resilience Coach,Athlete Nutrition Plan
Melissa King

Melissa King

Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certified GGS Women's Coach ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Offers virtual services

English

Hi! I’m Melissa King and I’m a certified health coach and personal trainer specializing in helping women overcome their anxiety and depression so they can be more productive, have more energy, and live an abundant life. I believe that in order to create healthy lifestyle habits that are sustainable…


Chico CA Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner,Board Certified Sound Therapist,Crystal and Energy Healing/Alignment,Ordained Minister Chakra Healer,Health Coach,Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Mental Health Counselor,Spiritual Counselor,Energy Healer,Functional Medicine Practitioner,Sound Healer,Holistic Health Coach,Nutrition Coach,Anxiety Therapist,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Healer,Intuitive Healer,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Grief Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Mental Therapy,Sound Therapy,Music Therapy,Alternative Health Doctor,Natural Medicine Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Chaplain,Spiritual Mentor,Mindset Coach,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Stress Coach,Resilience Coach,Holistic Therapist,Chinese Medicine,Nutrition Therapy,Mindful Eating,Chronic Pain Specialist,Meal Plans,Stress Management Class,Wellness Counseling,Pain Management,Depression Counseling,Anxiety Treatment,Certified Holistic Health Practitioner,Certified Crystal Healer,Mens Health
Apollo

Apollo

Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner Board Certified Sound Therapist Crystal and Energy Healing/Alignment Ordained Minister
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to BioHarmonic Wellness As a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Board Certified Sound Therapist, I am dedicated to empowering clients on their wellness journeys through evidence-based holistic practices. My approach combines advanced expertise in sound therapy, energy dynam…


Oakland CA Health Coach Health Coach,Personal Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Wellness Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Nutrition Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Holistic Nutrition,Joint Pain Specialist,Gout Specialist
Alex Fischer

Alex Fischer

Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

I thought I was following a healthy diet when I had my first gout attack, and the only resources I had were local libraries and writing to the World Health Organization for all known alternative remedies. I went through 20 years of acute attacks in several joints, spending weeks in bed taking far…


Sunnyvale CA Certified Women's Health Coach Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Personal Coach,Holistic Health,Mental Health,Holistic Medicine,Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Cognitive Behavior Therapy,Grief Coach,Manifestation Coach,Sleep Therapy,Mental Therapy,Couples Therapy,Weight Loss Coach,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Obesity Care,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Spiritual Mentor,Fertility Coach,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Trauma Class,Integrative Health,Relaxation Technique,Goal Setting,Visualization Technique,Mindfulness Class,Stress Coach,Gas and Bloating Specialist,Chronic Fatigue Specialist,Sleep Coach,Acne Specialist,Menopause Specialist,Fatigue Specialist,Inflammation Specialist,PMS Specialist,Gut Health Specialist,Hormone Specialist,Energy Coach,Brain Fog Specialist,Gout Specialist,Detox Specialist,Resilience Coach,Digestive Health Specialist
Jessica Collins

Jessica Collins

Certified Women's Health Coach
Offers virtual services

English

Welcome to an empowering journey towards a healthier, happier you! I'm Jessica, a Certified Women's Health Coach through the Integrative Women's Health Institute. My passion lies in helping women live in tune with their bodies, allowing them to identify and develop resilience to the common life str…


san pablo CA Life Detox Coach Life Coach,Personal Life Coach,Teen Life Coach,Spiritual Life Coach,Holistic Life Coach,Mental Health Counselor,Anxiety Therapist,Personal Coach,Mental Health,Grief Counseling,Behavioral Health Counseling,Social Anxiety Therapy,Grief Coach,Mental Therapy,Alternative Health Doctor,Mental Wellness,Stress Counseling,Self Esteem Coach,Grief Recovery Specialist,Mindset Coach,Women's Health,Anxiety Coach,Stress Coach
Lien Le

Lien Le

Life Detox Coach

English

Heal emotional wounds, become self-aware and secure.


Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at Atrius Health,Harvard Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Linda Lee MD

Linda Lee MD

Associate Chief of Plastic Surgery at Atrius Health Harvard Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon

English

As a double-board certified facial plastic & reconstructive surgeon, I have the privilege of being able to help my patients live their best, most confident lives. My passion and approach is offering beautiful and natural improvements through minimally invasive procedures and surgical techniques.I l…


Autoimmune Health Coach/Healer Health Coach,Holistic Health Coach,Health and Wellness Coach,Healer,Virtual Energy Healer,Holistic Health,Alternative Health Doctor
Mckenzie Hathaway

Mckenzie Hathaway

Autoimmune Health Coach/Healer

English

If your story is anything like mine, you are on a journey to heal your body. A life free from constant chronic pain and fatigue is what so many are longing for. Maybe you’ve been to countless practitioners and received multiple diagnoses, but you still feel completely hopeless. You are not alone. I…


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Scranton, PA

 

Scranton is a city in and the county seat of Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. With a population of 76,328 as of the 2020 U.S. census, Scranton is the most populous city in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Wyoming Valley metropolitan area, which has a population of 562,037 as of 2020. It is the sixth-most populous city in Pennsylvania.

The contiguous network of five cities and more than 40 boroughs all built in a straight line in Northeastern Pennsylvania's urban core act culturally and logistically as one continuous city, so while Scranton is a mid-sized city, the larger Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area contains half a million residents in roughly 300 square miles (780 km2). Scranton is the cultural and economic center of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a region of the state with over 1.3 million residents.

Scranton hosts a federal court building for the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The city is conventionally divided into nine districts: North Scranton, Southside, Westside, Eastside/Hill Section, Central City, Minooka, West Mountain, East Mountain, and Green Ridge, though these areas do not have legal status. The city is the geographic and cultural center of the Lackawanna River valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania, as well as the largest of the former anthracite coal mining communities in a contiguous quilt-work that also includes Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, Pittston, and Carbondale.

Scranton was incorporated on February 14, 1856, as a borough in Luzerne County and as a city on April 23, 1866. It became a major industrial city and a center of mining and railroads; it attracted thousands of new immigrants. It was the site of the Scranton general strike in 1877. The city was designated as the county seat when Lackawanna County was established in 1878, and a judicial district was authorized in July 1879.

The city's nickname "Electric City" began when electric lights were introduced in 1880 at the Dickson Manufacturing Company. Six years later, the United States' first streetcars powered only by electricity began operating in the city. Rev. David Spencer, a local Baptist minister, later proclaimed Scranton as the "Electric City".

The city's industrial production and population peaked in the 1930s and 1940s, fueled by demand for coal and textiles, especially during World War II. But while the national economy boomed after the war, demand for the region's coal declined as other forms of energy became more popular, which also harmed the rail industry. Foreseeing the decline, city leaders formulated the Scranton Plan in 1945 to diversify the local economy beyond coal, but the city's economy continued to decline. The Knox Mine disaster of 1959 essentially ended coal mining in the region. Scranton's population dropped by over 67,000, from its peak of 143,433 in the 1930 census, to 76,089 in the 2010 census, but had rebounded slightly by 2020. The city now has large healthcare, academic, and manufacturing sectors.

Scranton is located 56 miles (90 km) north of Allentown, 104 miles (167 km) north-northwest of Philadelphia, and 99 miles (159 km) west-northwest of New York City.

Scranton's total area of 25.4 square miles (66 km2) includes 25.2 square miles (65 km2) of land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) of water, according to the United States Census Bureau. Scranton is drained by the Lackawanna River. Center City is about 750 feet (229 m) above sea level, although the hilly city's inhabited portions range from 650 to 1,400 feet (200 to 430 m). The city is flanked by mountains to the east and west whose elevations range from 1,900 to 2,100 feet (580 to 640 m).

Health and wellness are paramount in Scranton, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Scranton Primary Care is a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Scranton Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, TRYBE, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Scranton, such as the Top of the World and Davis Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Scranton, PA are Steamtown National Historic Site, Montage Mountain Resorts, Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, and Nay Aug Park.

Population: 75,805 (2023). Area: 25.54 sq mi (66.14 km2). Elevation: 745 ft (227 m). ZIP code: 18501. Area code: 570.

 

FAQs

Why is Scranton, PA so famous?

Scranton is known as "The Electric City," where history and culture converge to offer a unique and unforgettable experience. As Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest city, Scranton boasts a rich heritage, including its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution. While it may be best recognized as the hometown of the fictional Dunder Mifflin from NBC's hit show, The Office, Scranton's significance extends far beyond the world of pop culture.

 

Is crime bad in Scranton, PA?

The crime rate in Scranton is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 21 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Scranton is 1 in 47. Based on FBI crime data, Scranton is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Pennsylvania, Scranton has a crime rate that is higher than 86% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

 

Is Scranton, PA expensive to live in?

The cost of living in Scranton, PA is 4% lower than the state average and 8% lower than the national average. Scranton, PA housing is 26% cheaper than the U.S. average, while utilities are about 4% pricier. When it comes to necessities such as food and clothing, groceries are around 2% less in Scranton, PA than in the rest of the country, while clothing costs around 2% less.

 

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Scranton

Scranton Primary Care 

Scranton Parks and Recreation Department 

Planet Fitness

TRYBE 

Crunch Fitness

Top of the World 

Davis Trail

Steamtown National Historic Site

Montage Mountain Resorts

Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den

Nay Aug Park

Visit NEPA

Neighborhood Scout

Rentcafe

 

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