Psychologists in Athens, Georgia

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91 Psychologists found in Athens
male psychologist

Dr. James F Calhoun, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
440 Milledge Cir, Athens, GA - 30606
706-549-9196    
male psychologist

Richard Robert Born, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
1 Huntington Rd, #205, Athens, GA - 30606
706-543-7605     706-543-2397
female psychologist

Dr. Stephanie Mcmahon, PH.D.

Psychologist
455 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA - 30601
706-369-7911    

male psychologist

Dr. Harvey Louis Gayer, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
485 Huntington Rd, Suite 201, Athens, GA - 30606
706-546-8440     706-546-8456
male psychologist

Dr. Mark Franklin Brechtel, PHD

Psychologist
1 Huntington Rd, Ste 103, Athens, GA - 30606
706-369-0970    
male psychologist

Robert Allen Johnson, PH.D.

Psychologist
55 Carlton St, Athens, GA - 30602
706-542-8621     706-583-0217
female psychologist

Cathy Liston

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
250 North Avenue, Athens, GA - 30601
706-542-9739     706-542-9693
female psychologist

Dr. Ashley Pettoni, PSY.D.

Psychologist
485 Huntington Rd, Suite 199, Athens, GA - 30606
706-546-8440     706-546-8456
female psychologist

Dr. Daphne Jones, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
155 Rachel Way, Athens, GA - 30605
478-361-1377    
female psychologist

Dr. Katherine Finley, PH.D.

Psychologist
575 Research Dr, Ste B, Athens, GA - 30605
706-850-9339     706-850-2160
female psychologist

Anastasia Shewell, PSY.D.

Psychologist
370 River Rd, Athens, GA - 30602
706-542-8621     706-583-0217

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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