Psychologists in West Orange, New Jersey

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38 Psychologists found in West Orange
female psychologist

Joyce Fichtenbaum, PHD.

Psychologist
1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ - 07052
973-731-3600    
female psychologist

Dr. Jane K Hochberg, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
56 Herbert Terrace, West Orange, NJ - 07052
973-723-9254     973-325-1191
female psychologist

Lauren Beth Strober

Psychologist - Clinical
1199 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ - 07052
717-972-1100    

male psychologist

Wayne T. Young, PH.D.

Psychologist
743 Northfield Ave, Suite 3, West Orange, NJ - 07052
973-325-2466     973-228-0581
female psychologist

Dr. Ellen Jane Whalen, PSY.D

Psychologist - Counseling
359 Eagle Rock Ave, West Orange, NJ - 07052
888-284-2034    
female psychologist

Dr. Carla Renee Foster, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
20 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ - 07052
973-847-5625    

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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