Psychologists in Smithfield, North Carolina

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8 Psychologists found in Smithfield
female psychologist

Mrs. Karen Lynn Storm, MS

Psychologist
521 N Brightleaf Blvd, Johnston County Mental Health Center, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-989-5500     919-989-5532
female psychologist

Dr. Wendy Elliott, PHD

Psychologist
521 N Brightleaf Blvd, Johnston County Mental Health Center, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-989-5500     919-989-5532
male psychologist

Mr. Timothy Richard Hughes, MA LPA

Psychologist
521 N Brightleaf Blvd, Johnston County Mental Health Center, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-989-5500     919-989-5532

female psychologist

Patricia Mcgaffagan, M.A.

Psychologist
715 S Crescent Dr, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-934-1653     919-934-7551
female psychologist

Dr. Melissa Parnell, PHD, LPA, HSP-PA

Psychologist - School
538 W Market St, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-464-5727    
female psychologist

Mary Elizabeth Stallings Pippin, MS, LPA, BCBA

Psychologist
1213 S Walnut Dr, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-971-3092    
male psychologist

Keith Copeland, MA, LPA

Psychologist
521 N Brightleaf Blvd, Johnston County Mental Health Center, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-989-5500     919-989-5532
male psychologist

Mr. Scott Alan Smith, MA LPA

Psychologist
521 N Brightleaf Blvd, Johnston County Mental Health Center, Smithfield, NC - 27577
919-989-5500     919-989-5532

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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