Psychologists in Saint Joseph, Missouri

21 Psychologists found in Saint Joseph

male psychologist

David R Foster, M.S.

Psychologist
802 N Riverside Rd Ste 100b, Saint Joseph, MO - 64507
816-271-8133 816-271-8134

male psychologist

Ronald Partridge, PH.D.

Psychologist
3505 Frederick Ave, Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
816-387-2709

female psychologist

Dr. Shirley Eileen Taylor, EDD

Psychologist
137 N Belt Hwy, Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
816-271-6573 816-271-6572

female psychologist

Mrs. Allyson Nicole Hobbs, ED.S.

Psychologist - School
1415 N 26th St, Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
816-671-4004

male psychologist

Dr. Michael Harvey Schwartz, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
2400 Frederick Ave, Suite 307, Saint Joseph, MO - 64506
913-669-3536

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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