Psychologists in Fort Polk, Louisiana

6 Psychologists found in Fort Polk

male psychologist

Dr. Vincent Anthony Escandell, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
318-473-0010 318-483-5096

male psychologist

Dr. Trent Jewel Elliott, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
1585 3rd St, 6136, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
337-531-6682 337-531-3760

male psychologist

Bradley Joline Antonides, M.S.

Psychologist - Clinical
1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
337-531-6140

female psychologist

Dr. Octavia Lashawn Landrum, PSY.D.

Psychologist
1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
337-531-3922

male psychologist

Micahel B Gallagher, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
318-531-3922

female psychologist

Dr. Patricia Cornelious, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
1585 3rd St, Fort Polk, LA - 71459
337-531-1607

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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