Psychologists in Lafayette, Louisiana

55 Psychologists found in Lafayette

female psychologist

Dr. Doris Eileen Nevin, PH.D.

Psychologist
1602 W Pinhook Rd Ste 303, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-534-4214 337-484-1405

male psychologist

Brian Paul Frederick, PH.D.

Psychologist
850 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Suite 105, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-237-0788 337-237-0785

female psychologist

Mrs. Natalie Harris, NCSP, LSSP, SSP

Psychologist - School
403 Doyle Dr, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-380-6568

male psychologist

Dr. Lynn Wayne Aurich, PH.D.

Psychologist
125 Ridgeway Dr, Suite A-1, Lafayette, LA - 70503
337-593-0404

female psychologist

Amy E Cavanaugh, PHD LLC

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
3312 Kaliste Saloom Rd Bldg 1, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-534-0727 337-534-0737

female psychologist

Jasmine Toney

Psychologist - Health Service
106 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette, LA - 70503
337-504-4279

female psychologist

Elizabeth Lown, PH.D

Psychologist - School
3312 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA - 70508
337-237-0788

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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