Psychologists in Portland, Maine

133 Psychologists found in Portland

female psychologist

Dr. Jeri Krogh Sides, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
30 Pleasant St, Portland, ME - 04101
207-773-4003

female psychologist

Dr. Lauren Dattilo, PHD

Psychologist
257 Deering Ave Ste 201, Portland, ME - 04103
207-220-1194

female psychologist

Carly Clark, PSYD

Psychologist
10 Free St, Portland, ME - 04101
203-494-5712

female psychologist

Maryann J Carroll, LCSW

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
25 Bedell St, Portland, ME - 04103
207-415-8908

female psychologist

Dr. Ann L Mcgarvey, PH.D.

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
17 Bishop St Fl 2, Portland, ME - 04103
207-871-1235

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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