Psychologists in Skokie, Illinois

117 Psychologists found in Skokie

male psychologist

Dr. Paul Thomas Riel, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
8540 Leclaire St, Skokie, IL - 60077
847-677-3127

female psychologist

Isra Malik

Psychologist - Clinical
5550 Touhy Ave Ste 404, Skokie, IL - 60077
847-329-9210

female psychologist

Dr. Carla Leone, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
5301 Dempster St, Suite 310, Skokie, IL - 60077
847-663-9642 847-897-8029

female psychologist

Dr. Nancy A Friedman, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
9933 Lawler Ave, Suite 336, Skokie, IL - 60077
847-675-5507

female psychologist

Dr. Leslie H. Shafton, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
64 Old Orchard Center, Suite 607, Skokie, IL - 60077
312-208-0025

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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