Psychologists in Riverwoods, Illinois

6 Psychologists found in Riverwoods

female psychologist

Maura Urban, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
2610 Lake Cook Rd Ste 133, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
847-920-7187

male psychologist

Dr. Howard W. Atlas, ED.D.

Psychologist - School
2341 Legends Ct, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
847-363-7954 847-964-9833

male psychologist

Dr. Wei-jen W Huang, PH.D., CGP

Psychologist - Clinical
2350 Riverwoods Rd, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
847-405-0342 847-405-0342

male psychologist

Dr. Edward Harold Patzelt, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
302 Saunders Rd Ste 200, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
651-315-3410

female psychologist

Dr. Allison Brown, PHD

Psychologist
2610 Lake Cook Rd Ste 133, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
847-920-7187

female psychologist

Dr. Carla Hearl Morton, PHD, MT-BC

Psychologist
2033 Milwaukee Ave Ste 334, Riverwoods, IL - 60015
847-604-1519

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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