Psychologists in Des Moines, Iowa

61 Psychologists found in Des Moines

male psychologist

Dr. Derek Thomas Hess, J.D., PH.D.

Psychologist
321 E 12th St, Des Moines, IA - 50319
518-929-2883

male psychologist

David Roy Drustrup

Psychologist
3509 E 29th St, Des Moines, IA - 50317
515-248-1600 515-248-1610

male psychologist

Dr. William Lee Stearns, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-699-5999

male psychologist

Dr. Bruce Lee Dawson, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
4313 University Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50311
515-255-4211 515-255-4196

female psychologist

Sandra Clark, MHCL

Psychologist
1801 Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA - 50314
515-282-2319 515-282-3234

female psychologist

Dr. Hayden Finch, PH.D.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
1400 Walnut St # 110, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-207-2409

female psychologist

Nicole Holmberg, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3209 Ingersoll Ave Ste 100, Des Moines, IA - 50312
515-444-0480

female psychologist

Meghan Jean Mccoy-hess, PH.D.

Psychologist
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
310-435-3720

female psychologist

Dr. Nicole Blazek, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3600 30th St, Des Moines, IA - 50310
515-699-5999

female psychologist

Beth Schmitz, PHD

Psychologist
808 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-244-2267

male psychologist

Dr. John Brian Dilley, ED.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1350 Nw 138th St, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA - 50325
515-223-4188 515-223-9570

female psychologist

Dr. Heather L Soyer, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
1206 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA - 50309
515-241-3434 515-241-8631

male psychologist

Arthur H Konar, PHD

Psychologist - Counseling
4900 University Ave Ste 210, Des Moines, IA - 50311
515-277-5989 515-277-6180

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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