Psychologists in Newton, Iowa

5 Psychologists found in Newton

female psychologist

Kathleen Romo, IADC

Psychologist - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
303 S 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA - 50208
641-792-0045

male psychologist

Kurosh Rex Shahriari, ED.D.

Psychologist
306 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA - 50208
641-792-4012 641-791-0697

female psychologist

Amanda Johnson, PHD

Psychologist
1123 1st Ave E Ste 200, Newton, IA - 50208
641-792-4012 641-791-0697

female psychologist

Dr. Karen J Quinn, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
501 W 3rd St N, Newton, IA - 50208
641-275-9276

female psychologist

Dr. Keri Lynne Racette, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
306 N 3rd Ave E, Newton, IA - 50208
641-792-4012 641-791-0697

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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