Psychologists in Porterville, California

26 Psychologists found in Porterville

female psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Jean Bruce, PH.D.

Psychologist
26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-782-2582

female psychologist

Dr. Vasilica Vasilescu, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
620 Village Green St, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-791-1939

female psychologist

Sarah Hayter

Psychologist - School
264 N Westwood St, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-781-8020

female psychologist

Ms. Kellie Ruth Sulier, PSYD

Psychologist
1107 W Poplar Ave, Porterville, CA - 93257
877-960-3426

female psychologist

Dr. Lananh J Nguyen, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
590 W Putnam Ave, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-781-3700

female psychologist

Rachel L Fager

Psychologist - Clinical
26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-792-9165

male psychologist

Zahid H Sheikh, PSY

Psychologist
380 N Reservation Rd, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-784-2316 559-791-2533

male psychologist

James Morrison, PHD

Psychologist
590 W Putnam Ave, Suite 8, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-781-6550 559-781-4350

female psychologist

Dr. Elise Gina Devecchio-cavagnaro, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
26501 Avenue 140, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-782-2855

female psychologist

Marisol Robles, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY

Psychologist - School
600 W Grand Ave, Porterville, CA - 93257
559-793-2488

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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