Psychologists in Bakersfield, California

154 Psychologists found in Bakersfield

male psychologist

Dr. Richard W Saunders, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
1801 Westwind Dr, Bakersfield, CA - 93301
661-632-1860

female psychologist

Dr. Amyanne Freeburg, PSYD, MSCP

Psychologist - Forensic
4520 California Ave Ste 210, Bakersfield, CA - 93309
800-792-9129 855-278-9129

female psychologist

Lorena Ida Talactac, PSYD

Psychologist
2525 N Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA - 93308
661-868-1706

female psychologist

Lynsey Fringer, PSYD, LP

Psychologist - Clinical
1421 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA - 93305
661-742-1018

female psychologist

Ms. Alexis Fleming, MS, PPS

Psychologist - School
2553 Old Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA - 93312
661-588-6000

female psychologist

Alexis Ziemann, ED.S., PPS

Psychologist - School
1624 Fairview Rd, Bakersfield, CA - 93307
661-837-6000

female psychologist

Megan Smith, PPS, BCBA

Psychologist - School
2553 Old Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA - 93312
661-588-6000

female psychologist

Zaakirah Johnson

Psychologist - School
2553 Old Farm Rd, Bakersfield, CA - 93312
661-588-6000

male psychologist

Dr. Edward Mark Meshberg, PH. D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1601 H St Ste 201a, Bakersfield, CA - 93301
661-633-1890 661-633-1890

female psychologist

Dr. Naomi Lorraine Jackson, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
9530 Hageman Rd Ste B, #106, Bakersfield, CA - 93312
559-576-0812

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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