Psychologists in West Chicago, Illinois

7 Psychologists found in West Chicago

female psychologist

Elmyra Walden, MA LCPC

Psychologist
140 North Oakwood Ave, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-881-2525

female psychologist

Dr. Rita L. Bobrowski, PSY.D.

Psychologist
361 Gavin Ct, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-293-3398

male psychologist

Dr. Toussaint David Whetstone, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
930 Willow Creek Rd, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-917-9049

female psychologist

Dr. Dimple D Patel, PSYD

Psychologist
1386 White Oak Ln, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-440-0501

male psychologist

Dr. Thomas Mark Harwood, PH. D.

Psychologist - Clinical
28w641 Indian Knoll Rd, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-520-0685 630-520-0685

male psychologist

Mr. Christopher Patrick Lewandowski, M.ED., LCPC

Psychologist
490 E Roosevelt Rd, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-525-0025

female psychologist

Ms. Virginia Maria Mejia, LCSW CADC MISA II

Psychologist
1275 W Roosevelt Rd, Suite 114, West Chicago, IL - 60185
630-231-3554 630-231-3828

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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