Psychologists in Washington, District Of Columbia

1286 Psychologists found in Washington

female psychologist

Elyse Frank

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
5247 Wisconsin Ave Nw, Washington, DC - 20015
202-686-7699

female psychologist

Miss Jordan Otto, MA, ED.S

Psychologist
1405 Brentwood Pkwy Ne, Washington, DC - 20002
202-678-2527

male psychologist

Dr. Collin Nicholas Vernay, PH.D.

Psychologist
1350 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 605, Washington, DC - 20036
202-695-2596

female psychologist

Mrs. Leyla Bedru Ahmed

Psychologist
6630 Georgia Ave Nw Apt 302, Washington, DC - 20012
202-766-7049

female psychologist

Samantha Hunt

Psychologist - School
1820 Monroe St Ne, Washington, DC - 20018
202-576-6150

female psychologist

Dr. Rosemary Tofalo Bowes, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
2300 M St Nw, Ste 800, Washington, DC - 20037
202-973-2837

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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