Psychologists in Lewistown, Pennsylvania

5 Psychologists found in Lewistown

male psychologist

Mr. Richard A. Goss, M.ED.

Psychologist
134 Highland Ave, Lewistown, PA - 17044
717-248-1403 717-248-1407

male psychologist

Mr. Jerry Edwin Boyer, MA

Psychologist - Counseling
47 Chestnut St, Lewistown, PA - 17044
717-248-1174 717-248-1175

male psychologist

Mr. David G Ray, M.ED.

Psychologist
43 Chestnut St, Lewistown, PA - 17044
717-248-1766 717-248-8551

female psychologist

Karen Graham Doberneck, PHD, BCBA-D

Psychologist
25 N. Main Street, Lewistown, PA - 17044
717-242-3590 717-242-3590

male psychologist

Dr. Thomas D Hoefel, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3 W. Monument Sq., Suite 206, Lewistown, PA - 17044
717-248-8197 717-248-6449

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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