Psychologists in Amherst, Massachusetts

108 Psychologists found in Amherst

male psychologist

Dr. Michael Childs, PH.D.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
441 West St, Suite C, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-253-0800 413-253-0644

male psychologist

David George Scherer, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
15 Tanglewood Rd, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-230-9721

female psychologist

Dr. Julianne I Yanko, PH.D.

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
31 Hall Dr, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-256-5861 866-644-0869

female psychologist

Ruina Tu

Psychologist
14 Hitchcock Rd, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-542-2354

female psychologist

Dr. Bridgette M Sacco-laurens, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
31 Hall Dr, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-256-8561 866-644-0869

male psychologist

Dr. Christopher Edward Overtree, PH.D.

Psychologist - Adult Development & Aging
135 Hicks Way, Tobin Hall, Suite 123, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-545-5943 413-577-0947

female psychologist

Dr. Susan M Hess, EDD

Psychologist
592 Main Street, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-253-4466

female psychologist

Christine Catraio, PH.D.

Psychologist
111 County Circle, Middlesex House, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-545-2337

female psychologist

Dr. Amy Auslander Hirsch, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
178 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-256-6679 413-256-1800

female psychologist

Dr. Alexandra Claire Reed, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
31 Hall Dr Ste 1, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-256-8561

female psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Harvey, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
135 Hicks Way, Tobin Hall, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-349-9199 413-545-0996

male psychologist

Mr. Alan Kanner, PH.D.

Psychologist
26 S Prospect St, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-253-9999 413-253-9999

female psychologist

Ms. Florence W Rosenstock, MSW LICSW

Psychologist
664 Main Street, Suite 58, Amherst, MA - 01002
413-256-1840 413-253-5306

female psychologist

Holly Laws

Psychologist - Family
135 Hicks Way, Psychological Services Center, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-545-0041 413-577-0947

female psychologist

Dr. Rebecca Mari Stowe, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
135 Hicks Way, Tobin Hall - Psychological Services Center, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-545-0041

female psychologist

Amanda M Distasio, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
111 County Cir, Middlesex Bldg, Amherst, MA - 01003
413-545-2337 413-545-9602

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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