Psychologists in Santa Teresa, New Mexico

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5 Psychologists found in Santa Teresa
female psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Ann Darakjy, PH.D

Psychologist
5300 Mcnutt Rd, Suite 12, Santa Teresa, NM - 88008
915-588-0223     915-231-6111
female psychologist

Jeanette Edwards

Psychologist - School
4950 Mcnutt Rd, Santa Teresa, NM - 88063
575-882-6200    
male psychologist

Dr. Peter Norman Smith, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
101 Livingston Loop Ste 1, Santa Teresa, NM - 88008
505-506-2546     575-201-7070

male psychologist

Dr. Alexander Kraft, PSY.D., M.S.

Psychologist - Clinical
103 Livingston Loop, Santa Teresa, NM - 88008
415-335-6410    
female psychologist

Dr. Sandra Martinez, PH.D.

Psychologist
101 Livingston Loop Ste C1, Santa Teresa, NM - 88008
575-824-9000     866-232-9241

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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