Psychologists in Jamaica, New York

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73 Psychologists found in Jamaica
male psychologist

Stanford A Griffith, PSYD

Psychologist
8786 188th St, Jamaica, NY - 11423
718-526-2521     718-883-6193
male psychologist

Mr. Yakov Asherov, M.A.

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
81-15 164th Street, Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-380-3000     718-969-6177
male psychologist

Andrew J Chase, MA

Psychologist - Psychoanalysis
8115 164th St, Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-380-3000    

female psychologist

Dr. Elissa J Brown, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
8000 Utopia Pkwy, Jamaica, NY - 11439
718-990-2355     718-990-1586
female psychologist

Dr. Julie D Groveman, PSY.D.

Psychologist
82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-883-4027     718-883-6135
female psychologist

Elaine Lavin, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
17900 Linden Blvd, Jamaica, NY - 11434
718-526-1000    
female psychologist

Ms. Melanie Vasquez, M.S

Psychologist - School
9110 146th St, Jamaica, NY - 11435
718-468-9000    
female psychologist

Dr. Katrina Florio, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
8268 164th St Ste P113, Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-883-4500    
female psychologist

Doris Pu, PHD

Psychologist
8268 164th St, Jamaica, NY - 11432
718-883-4339    

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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