Psychologists in Kensington, Maryland

24 Psychologists found in Kensington

male psychologist

Dr. Lee R Runkle, PHD

Psychologist
10500 Summit Ave, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-897-2376 301-897-2333

female psychologist

Molly Perkins Hauck, PH.D.

Psychologist
3900 Decatur Ave, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-881-4884 301-881-5447

male psychologist

Dr. Eugene H. Ridberg, PH.D

Psychologist - Clinical
10400 Connecticut Ave., Suite 303, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-946-5180 301-942-2026

female psychologist

Ms. Linda Felder, LCSW

Psychologist
10500 Summit Avenue, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-897-2308 301-897-2333

female psychologist

Dr. Cheryl Cole Holland, PH.D.

Psychologist
10605 Concord St, Suite 100, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-946-2926 301-962-9200

female psychologist

Mary Donnelly, PH.D.

Psychologist
3800 Denfeld Ave, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-933-8146 202-508-1795

female psychologist

Dr. Kathryn M. Rickard, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3720 Farragut Ave., Suite 103, Kensington, MD - 20895
202-413-3124 202-237-2730

female psychologist

Jane E Jackson, M.D.

Psychologist - Prescribing (Medical)
3512 Sandy Ct, Kensington, MD - 20895
301-466-2562 301-949-9666

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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