Psychologists in Santa Monica, California

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280 Psychologists found in Santa Monica
female psychologist

Dr. Karen M Stewart, PSY. D

Psychologist - Clinical
3201 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 320, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-477-6000     310-477-0327
female psychologist

Lydia Kim, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
1339 20th St, Santa Monica, CA - 90404
310-829-8712    
male psychologist

Dr. Paul A Boyle, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1137 2nd St, Suite 207, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-394-2586     310-895-7644

male psychologist

Dr. Kenneth A Rasmussen, PSYD

Psychologist - Counseling
3201 Wilshire Blvd Ste 310, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
310-291-3149    
female psychologist

Dr. Lisa A Benson, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
2730 Wilshire Blvd Ste 650, Santa Monica, CA - 90403
800-517-1148    
female psychologist

Dr. Elisa Leal, PSY.D.

Psychologist
1831 Stanford St Ste 108, Santa Monica, CA - 90404
323-252-2864    
female psychologist

Dr. Bonnie Tauber, PSY.D.

Psychologist
610 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 222, Santa Monica, CA - 90401
310-393-5222     310-393-5111
female psychologist

Dr. Lamees Khorshid, PSYD, BCB

Psychologist - Clinical
617 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA - 90402
310-403-7444    

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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