Psychologists in Atlanta, Georgia

805 Psychologists found in Atlanta

female psychologist

Shamika C Dent, MBA

Psychologist
3355 Lenox Rd Ne Ste 750, Atlanta, GA - 30326
404-761-4070 404-761-4070

female psychologist

Helen-katrina M Hunter, PSY D

Psychologist - Clinical
650 Ponce De Leon Ave Ste. 300, #1962, Atlanta, GA - 30308
470-344-5221

female psychologist

Dr. Yvonne Vickery Pennington

Psychologist
300 West Wieuca Rd, Blg 2 Ste 314, Atlanta, GA - 30312
404-255-6967

female psychologist

Dana Wyner, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1441 Woodmont Ln Nw Ste 1150, Atlanta, GA - 30318
470-494-7464

female psychologist

Dawn Delfin Mcdaniel, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
900 Dekalb Ave Ne Ste K, Atlanta, GA - 30307
678-466-0801

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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