Psychologists in Morganton, North Carolina

54 Psychologists found in Morganton

male psychologist

Joseph Ridgway Deacon Iii, PH.D.

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
300 Enola Rd, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-584-0141 828-438-6519

female psychologist

Dr. Debra Kay Peters, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
220 W Union St, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-475-6544 828-475-6545

male psychologist

Dr. William Roland Mcculler, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
106 Edgewood Ave, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-238-5587

male psychologist

Dr. Richard Douglas Welser, PH.D.

Psychologist
401b S Green St, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-437-2004 828-439-8083

male psychologist

John H Bevis, LPA

Psychologist
205 E Union St, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-433-9190 828-433-9130

male psychologist

Robert Schell, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
105 Horse Shoe Ln, Morganton, NC - 28655
828-448-0380

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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