Psychologists in West Springfield, Massachusetts

20 Psychologists found in West Springfield

male psychologist

Dr. Douglas N Williams, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
380 Union St, Suite 107, West Springfield, MA - 01089
413-734-2676 413-214-6400

male psychologist

Dr. Rodney P Dube, ED.D.

Psychologist
380 Union St, Suite 22a, West Springfield, MA - 01089
413-737-5899

female psychologist

Dr. Rita Mckenzie-anderson, PH.D.

Psychologist
380 Union St, Suite 14, West Springfield, MA - 01089
413-731-1110

female psychologist

Erin Curro

Psychologist
103 Myron St Ste A, West Springfield, MA - 01089
413-592-1980

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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