Psychologists in Newton, Massachusetts

184 Psychologists found in Newton

female psychologist

Dr. Barbara Spar Furstenberg, PSY.D

Psychologist
47 Lombard St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-964-5171 617-795-1976

male psychologist

Dr. Charles L'engle West, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
95 Fountain St, Newton, MA - 02465
617-630-8448

male psychologist

Steven Tryder, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
10 Langley Rd, Suite 300, Newton, MA - 02459
800-370-3651 860-510-0020

male psychologist

Dr. James Barron, PHD

Psychologist
188 Needham St, Newton, MA - 02464
617-527-4610 617-527-6829

female psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Lynn Harter, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
44 Thornton St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-244-2700 617-244-2774

male psychologist

Robert Beaton, PH.D

Psychologist - Clinical
2364 Washington St, Newton, MA - 02462
617-332-2047 617-332-7341

female psychologist

Dr. Joann Feldstein, ED. D.

Psychologist - Counseling
93 Union St, 401c, Newton, MA - 02459
617-332-9887

male psychologist

Haskel Cohen, PSY.D

Psychologist
59 Summit St, Newton, MA - 02458
617-965-1320 781-235-7176

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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