Psychologists in South Portland, Maine

25 Psychologists found in South Portland

male psychologist

Dr. David C. Nichols, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
345 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-858-2961

female psychologist

Mary E Scamman, PSY.D.

Psychologist - School
414 Sawyer St, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-415-7469

male psychologist

Dr. Peter Flavin Donnelly, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
6 D St, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-767-7001 207-767-7002

male psychologist

Mr. Donald Joseph Manship, MC.P.C.

Psychologist - Counseling
21 George St., South Portland, ME - 04106
207-767-3474

female psychologist

Hannah Taylor, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
100 Foden Rd, #103, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-828-1122

male psychologist

Dr. James M Claiborn, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
6 D St, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-799-0408 207-767-7002

male psychologist

Stephen Ferguson

Psychologist - School
130 Wescott Rd, South Portland School Department, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-871-0555 207-871-0559

male psychologist

Dr. James F Whelan, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
341 Pine St, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-871-1205 207-871-1237

female psychologist

Erin Hatch, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
119 Gannett Dr, South Portland, ME - 04106
207-286-4504

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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