Psychologists in Sun City West, Arizona

4 Psychologists found in Sun City West

female psychologist

Dr. Mary Jane Novi, PSY.D

Psychologist - Clinical
13307 W Paintbrush Dr, Sun City West, AZ - 85375
215-287-2116

female psychologist

Dr. Amy L Knapp, PSY.D., NCSP

Psychologist - Clinical
14418 W Meeker Blvd, Suite 200, Sun City West, AZ - 85375
623-322-5700 623-337-5305

female psychologist

Dr. Yolanda Lynne Hobbs, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
13419 W Gable Hill Dr, Sun City West, AZ - 85375
573-588-7724

female psychologist

Ms. Roxane Brown Kunz, M.A.

Psychologist - School
22610 N Las Brizas Ln, Sun City West, AZ - 85375
623-214-6950

About Psychologists: Psychologist: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.

Mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community. Mental health also includes a person's ability to enjoy life - to attain a balance between life activities and efforts to achieve psychological resilience.
Some most common types of mental illness affecting people of United States are bipolar, phobias, dysthymia, depression, anxiety and panic attack, schizophrenia, psychosis, anorexia, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) etc. Some strategies or treatments which can be helpful in treating mental illness includes psychotherapy (talking therapies), medication and self-help (reducing alcohol intake, sleeping more, and eating well).

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