Psychologists in La Jolla, California

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200 Psychologists found in La Jolla
female psychologist

Dr. Karla Kim Materna, PH.D.

Psychologist
7946 Ivanhoe Ave, Suite 318, La Jolla, CA - 92037
619-575-5725    
female psychologist

Miss Dianna Quach

Psychologist - Clinical
9500 Gilman Dr Dept 304, La Jolla, CA - 92093
858-534-3755    
male psychologist

Michael Mcglenn, PSYD

Psychologist
9500 Gilman Dr Galbraith Hall 190, La Jolla, CA - 92093
858-534-1737    

female psychologist

Rosa Cortizo, LMFT, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C230, La Jolla, CA - 92037
925-282-1778     415-296-5299
female psychologist

Dr. Nicole Friedman, PH.D.

Psychologist
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 520, La Jolla, CA - 92037
858-626-4460    
female psychologist

Dr. Rachel Milstein Goldenhar, PH.D.

Psychologist
7334 Girard Ave, Ste 201, La Jolla, CA - 92037
619-840-1676    
male psychologist

Dr. Trevor Olson, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
8813 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 2002, La Jolla, CA - 92037
858-255-1658    
female psychologist

Dr. Ruth P Newton, PH.D.

Psychologist
3252 Holiday Ct Ste 109, La Jolla, CA - 92037
858-458-0534     619-281-2106

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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