Psychologists in Santa Clara, California

38 Psychologists found in Santa Clara

male psychologist

Dr. Jason Wu, PH.D

Psychologist - Clinical
3707 Poinciana Dr Apt 116, Santa Clara, CA - 95051
626-261-9091

female psychologist

Ashley Nicole Falke

Psychologist - School
865 Los Padres Blvd, Santa Clara, CA - 95050
408-423-1430

male psychologist

Dr. Farbod Khalafi, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIS

Psychologist
5201 Great America Pkwy Ste 320, Santa Clara, CA - 95054
949-464-7129

male psychologist

Dr. Paul J Roy, LICENSED PSYCHOLOGIS

Psychologist
160 Saratoga Ave Ste 210, Santa Clara, CA - 95051
408-284-6604

male psychologist

Dr. Tyler Wasson, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA - 95050
408-554-4501

female psychologist

Carol L West, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
100 N Winchester Blvd Ste 264, Santa Clara, CA - 95050
408-515-5996

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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