Psychologists in Williamstown, Massachusetts

9 Psychologists found in Williamstown

female psychologist

Dr. Laurie Heatherington, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
25 Stetson Court, Williamstown, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-441-9809

female psychologist

Ms. Doreen Mary Forney, LMHC

Psychologist - Counseling
681 Simonds Rd, Siracusa Associates, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-458-9600 413-458-4028

female psychologist

Dr. Elaine Susan Hantman, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
10 Meadow St, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-458-4213 413-458-4213

female psychologist

Dr. Teena Denise Guenther, PH.D.

Psychologist
10 Meadow St, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-281-2580 413-499-4060

female psychologist

Marlene Sandstrom, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
11 Gale Rd, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-884-5300

female psychologist

Ms. Sarah T Mcnamara, MA LMHC

Psychologist - Group Psychotherapy
311 Main St, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-458-2727

female psychologist

Deborah Briggs Edson, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
1 Bulkley St, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-652-0474 413-458-3339

female psychologist

Mrs. Erin Malone Hightower, PSYD, LMHC

Psychologist
173 Water St Ste 6, Williamstown, MA - 01267
617-949-0884

female psychologist

Dr. Ellen Doyle, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
90 Adams Road, Williamstown, MA - 01267
413-458-9399 413-458-0300

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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