Psychologists in Torrance, California

184 Psychologists found in Torrance

female psychologist

Dr. Karen Lynn Kobayashi, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
23505 Crenshaw Blvd Ste 220, Torrance, CA - 90505
310-937-0966

female psychologist

Rachel Higier, PH.D.

Psychologist
1000 W Carson St, Box 498, Torrance, CA - 90502
310-222-3120

female psychologist

Prof. Connie Battle, LICENSE MASSAGE THER

Psychologist - Health
21880 Hawthorne Blvd # 30533939, Torrance, CA - 90503
424-477-2168

female psychologist

Dr. Carol F Hammer, PH.D

Psychologist
24050 Madison St Ste 100f, Torrance, CA - 90505
310-791-0558 310-378-8128

female psychologist

Bobbi K O'brien

Psychologist - Clinical
23440 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 220, Torrance, CA - 90505
310-791-8430

female psychologist

Blair Priest Hand

Psychologist
25550 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite #316, Torrance, CA - 90505
310-375-8185 310-375-8187

female psychologist

Elana Michelle Jablon, PHD

Psychologist
23332 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 304, Torrance, CA - 90505
424-215-1234

female psychologist

Dr. Judith D Bahr, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA - 90502
310-222-3357

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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