Psychologists in Palmdale, California

9 Psychologists found in Palmdale

female psychologist

Dr. Joan Elwood, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
41770 12th St W, Palmdale, CA - 93551
800-384-6448 661-951-1790

male psychologist

Dr. Mark Elliot Berman, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
40413 Alabur Drive, Palmdale, CA - 93551
661-722-2987

female psychologist

Jeni Marie Massi, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
1607 E Palmdale Blvd, Suite F, Palmdale, CA - 93550
661-492-2378 661-269-1858

male psychologist

Dr. William Walsh, PH.D.

Psychologist
38713 Tierra Subida Ave Ste 200-137, Palmdale, CA - 93551
661-706-6056

female psychologist

Dr. Katrina Mae Ricafrente Canas, PSY.D.

Psychologist
2323 E Palmdale Blvd Ste A, Palmdale, CA - 93550
661-223-3800

male psychologist

Christopher Leonard

Psychologist
2211 E Palmdale Blvd Ste I, Palmdale, CA - 93550
909-599-1227

female psychologist

Dr. Kimia Ghassemy, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
2323 A E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA - 93550
661-223-3800

female psychologist

Dr. Belethia Lovise Myers, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1529 E Palmdale Blvd, Suite 210, Palmdale, CA - 93550
661-272-9996

female psychologist

Dr. Susan Thomas Frixione, PSY.D.

Psychologist
41770 12th St W Ste C, Palmdale, CA - 93551
661-965-6954

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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