Psychologists in Jefferson City, Missouri

25 Psychologists found in Jefferson City

female psychologist

Heather Ferguson, ED.S.

Psychologist - School
315 E Dunklin St, Jefferson City, MO - 65101
573-659-3000

male psychologist

Dr. Jeffrey Matthew Tarrant, PH.D.

Psychologist
211 Oscar Dr, Ste A, Jefferson City, MO - 65101
573-635-8299 573-635-4629

female psychologist

Dr. Cynthia L Hackathorn, PH.D.

Psychologist
1706 E Elm St, Jefferson City, MO - 65102
573-526-2999

female psychologist

Roxann Durham, PH.D.

Psychologist
211 Oscar Dr, Suite A, Jefferson City, MO - 65101
573-635-8299 573-635-4629

male psychologist

James F. Mcveigh, M.A.

Psychologist
909 Missouri Blvd, Suite F, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
573-584-0158 573-584-0159

female psychologist

Amanda Dougherty, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3401 W Truman Blvd Ste 100, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
573-644-7909 573-644-7908

female psychologist

Jessica Ashley, PSYD

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
227 Metro Dr, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
888-403-1071

male psychologist

Shawn Byron Duffee, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
227 Metro Dr, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
844-853-8937

female psychologist

Dr. Jacqueline Henry, PHD

Psychologist
3702 W Truman Blvd, Suite 115, Jefferson City, MO - 65109
573-634-5303 573-761-6888

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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