Psychologists in Wilmington, North Carolina

199 Psychologists found in Wilmington

male psychologist

Mr. George Kevin Edwards, MA LPA

Psychologist
2250 Shipyard Blvd Suite 3, Wilmington, NC - 28412
910-791-9625 910-792-9799

female psychologist

Rebecca Daniel, MA, LPA

Psychologist
3904 Oleander Dr, Suite 101, Wilmington, NC - 28403
910-790-9500

female psychologist

Dr. Sarah Dietz, PSYD

Psychologist
4810 Wrightsville Ave, Wilmington, NC - 28403
910-452-7370

male psychologist

James Travis Colwell, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
2800 Ashton Drive, Suite 100, Wilmington, NC - 28412
910-794-8892 910-794-8895

female psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Cecelia Owen, PSY. D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1213 Culbreth Dr, Wilmington, NC - 28405
910-256-5527

female psychologist

Amanda Young, LPA, LCAS

Psychologist
615 Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington, NC - 28412
910-343-0145 910-341-5779

male psychologist

Mark Basquill, PH.D.

Psychologist
5041 New Centre Dr, Suite 200, Wilmington, NC - 28403
910-313-3232

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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