Psychologists in Palo Alto, California

439 Psychologists found in Palo Alto

female psychologist

Dr. Jill R Hockemeyer, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3801 Miranda Ave, 116b, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-493-5000

male psychologist

Dr. Robert Heavner, PH.D.

Psychologist
900 Welch Rd, Suite 207, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-599-2767

female psychologist

Ms. Gwynneth Smith, M.S., J.D.

Psychologist
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-326-5530

female psychologist

Molly Tanenbaum, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
730 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
650-724-3033

female psychologist

Ana Romero Morales, PH.D.

Psychologist
401 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA - 94304
408-806-3294

male psychologist

Dr. Kile Malcolm Ortigo, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
415 Cambridge Ave Ste 8, Palo Alto, CA - 94306
650-636-7979

female psychologist

Avital Priel

Psychologist
200 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA - 94301
650-688-3023

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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