Psychologists in Lithonia, Georgia

6 Psychologists found in Lithonia

female psychologist

Brandi M Jones, MD, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
2801 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia, GA - 30058
404-501-8236

female psychologist

Dr. Cassaundra Linette Govan, PH.D.

Psychologist
5755 Belmont Ridge Cir, Lithonia, GA - 30038
678-386-5372

male psychologist

Dr. Chesmore Simon Montique, PHD

Psychologist - Counseling
6194 Saint Christophers Ct, Lithonia, GA - 30058
732-910-3121

female psychologist

Dr. .nadine Victoria Walker, M.D.

Psychologist
4924 Hamlet Ct, Lithonia, GA - 30038
202-723-3265

female psychologist

Sreedevi Vayalapalli, M.D.

Psychologist
5700 Hillandale Dr Ste 100, Lithonia, GA - 30058
770-593-6684 770-593-8166

female psychologist

Dr. Lila K Walker, PH.D.

Psychologist
3759 Eagle Woods Cir, Lithonia, GA - 30038
404-664-3255

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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