Psychologists in Dorchester, Massachusetts

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28 Psychologists found in Dorchester
female psychologist

Tia M Rivera

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
895 Blue Hill Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-822-7129    
female psychologist

Dr. Melissa Rideout, PH.D.

Psychologist
100 Morrissey Blvd, Umass Boston University Health Services, Dorchester, MA - 02125
617-287-5690     617-287-3977
male psychologist

Myles Bowen, M.A.

Psychologist - School
1100 Washington St, Suite 206, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-325-2993    

female psychologist

Dr. Loretta Butehorn, PHD,CCH

Psychologist
345 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-529-2806    
female psychologist

Kim Nghiem, PSY.D

Psychologist - Clinical
398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-282-3200     617-282-7928
male psychologist

Mark Ronald Bleier, PHD

Psychologist
398 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-282-3200     617-282-7928
male psychologist

Kenneth Charles Rogers, ED.D.

Psychologist - Health Service
425 Harvard St, Dorchester, MA - 02124
617-740-0109     617-740-0110
female psychologist

Joanne Tuller, PSYD

Psychologist
398 Neponset Ave, Neponset Health Center, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-282-3200     617-825-8577
male psychologist

Dr. Robert R. Brown, PHD, LICSW, LADAC-1

Psychologist - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
25 Mount Ida Rd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-288-1584     617-288-8881
female psychologist

Seniqa Trixine Smith

Psychologist
547 Talbot Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02124
334-349-3635    
female psychologist

Sharon Leigh Keleher

Psychologist - Counseling
105 Victory Rd, Dorchester, MA - 02122
617-371-3010    
male psychologist

Craig Conway-smith

Psychologist - Family
415 Neponset Ave, Dorchester, MA - 02122
857-217-3700    

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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