Psychologists in Murphysboro, Illinois

5 Psychologists found in Murphysboro

male psychologist

Kenneth David Kussin

Psychologist - School
48 Conifer Ln, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-559-3342 618-559-3342

female psychologist

Dr. Melinda Luanne Bloos, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1400 N Wood Rd, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-457-6443 618-351-1419

female psychologist

Dr. Gail Peterson, PH.D.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
1400 N Wood Rd, Milwood Executive Suites, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-529-4988 618-351-1419

male psychologist

Dr. Steve Eberhart, PH.D.

Psychologist - School
84 Windy Hill Dr, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-967-8690

female psychologist

Ms. Gina Derosa Warren, M.S., BCBA

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
11 Westwood Ln, Murphysboro, IL - 62966
618-684-5953

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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