Psychologists in Black Mountain, North Carolina

7 Psychologists found in Black Mountain

male psychologist

Dr. Michael Francis Fiore, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
997 Old Us Hwy 70 W, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-669-8869 828-669-8865

female psychologist

Gina M Hagar, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
611 Old Us Hwy 70 E, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
925-451-3144 828-665-7062

male psychologist

Dr. Mark Andrew Highsmith, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
932 Old Us Hwy 70 W, Black Mountain Center, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-669-3289

female psychologist

Dr. Deirdre Schoen Christy, PH.D.

Psychologist
117 1st St, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-669-0505

female psychologist

Dr. Mary Ellen Griffin, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
103 Garden Farm Ct, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-331-8100

female psychologist

Dr. Kari Kay Taylor, PH.D.

Psychologist
79 Locust St, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-424-1150

female psychologist

Shirley Ann Taffel, PSYCHOLOGIST

Psychologist
14 Hoot Owl Rd, Black Mountain, NC - 28711
828-253-1004 828-412-5566

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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