Psychologists in Stony Brook, New York

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55 Psychologists found in Stony Brook
female psychologist

Prof. Janet Fischel, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
University Hospital, L5, Stony Brook, NY - 11794
631-444-8211    
female psychologist

Sara L Weisenbach, PHD

Psychologist
169 Putnam Hall, Stony Brook, NY - 11790
800-525-5188    
female psychologist

Amanda Jill Donlon

Psychologist
1 Stadium Road Student Health Services 2nd Fl, Stony Brook, NY - 11794
631-632-6720    

female psychologist

Dr. Mojgan Pourmand, PSY.D.

Psychologist
16a Old Wood Rd, Stony Brook, NY - 11790
631-793-5933    
female psychologist

Dr. L. Anne Byrnes, PH.D.

Psychologist - Health Service
Stadium Rd University Counseling Ctr, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY - 11794
631-632-6720     631-632-9754
female psychologist

Dr. Rivcka Edelstein, PHD

Psychologist
1394 Stony Brook Rd, Stony Brook, NY - 11790
617-429-8049    
female psychologist

Dr. Nicole Altstatt, PSY. D

Psychologist - Health
1111 Route 25a, Stony Brook, NY - 11790
631-988-1900    

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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