Psychologists in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

5 Psychologists found in Bellefonte

female psychologist

Dr. Elizabeth Givens Shirey, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
206 W High St, Bellefonte, PA - 16823
814-353-3151 814-353-1876

female psychologist

Ms. Teresa J Welch, MED, PSYCHOLOGIST

Psychologist - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
965 Green St, Bellefonte, PA - 16823
814-357-7755 678-882-3119

male psychologist

Dr. David Durst, PHD

Psychologist - Group Psychotherapy
119 Amberleigh Ln Ste 119, Bellefonte, PA - 16823
814-380-9392

female psychologist

Sarah Taber-thomas, PH.D.

Psychologist
190 Match Factory Pl, Bellefonte, PA - 16823
814-353-1487

female psychologist

Dr. Mary Margaret Hart, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
2703 Valley View Rd, Bellefonte, PA - 16823
814-355-5595 814-353-9722

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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