Psychologists in Pacifica, California

11 Psychologists found in Pacifica

male psychologist

Dr. Jeffrey Joseph Bruno, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
80 Eureka Sq, Suite 215, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-738-0807 650-738-0807

male psychologist

Dr. Mark C Purcell, PSY.D.

Psychologist
644 Parkview Cir, Pacifica, CA - 94044
415-571-7189

male psychologist

Samuel Bardwell Smith

Psychologist - Clinical
1279 Linda Mar Shopping Ctr, Suite 112, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-228-4981

female psychologist

Dr. Alexandra N. Chase

Psychologist
80 Eureka Sq Ste 213, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-302-1395 650-355-6752

female psychologist

Azia Brown

Psychologist - Health Service
365 Talbot Ave Apt M15, Pacifica, CA - 94044
510-828-3405

female psychologist

Dr. Marivic Rosabelle Dizon, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
80 Eureka Sq, Suite 213, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-355-0841 650-268-9646

female psychologist

Dr. Maryann Elizabeth Pellino-benner, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
106 San Jose Ave, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-355-9528 650-355-1054

female psychologist

Ms. Rosemary A Jalovaara, MA LLP MFT

Psychologist
437 Roberts Rd, Pacifica, CA - 94044
415-385-7281 650-290-8114

female psychologist

Dr. Andrea Polk, PH D

Psychologist - Clinical
80 Eureka Square, Suite 124, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-359-0711 650-738-1246

female psychologist

Joy Ventura Riach

Psychologist
480 Manor Plz, Pacifica, CA - 94044
650-355-8787 650-355-8780

female psychologist

Dr. Ingrid Ammondson, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
480 Manor Plz, Pacifica, CA - 94044
605-355-8787 650-355-8780

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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