Psychologists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

1126 Psychologists found in Philadelphia

female psychologist

Kristin Pontoski Taylor, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
3900 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia, PA - 19104
215-823-5800

female psychologist

Dr. Maya Gelman Mosner, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
3440 Market St Ste 410, Philadelphia, PA - 19104
856-200-0352

female psychologist

Hannah Boes

Psychologist
123 S Broad St Ste 2240, Philadelphia, PA - 19109
267-209-1040

female psychologist

Jennifer Caplan, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
2000 N 2nd St Ste 100, Philadelphia, PA - 19122
302-643-2481

female psychologist

Dr. Debra Lefkowitz, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3405 Civic Center Blvd, Csh-021, Philadelphia, PA - 19104
215-590-7555 215-590-7387

male psychologist

Mr. Steven Robert Bosin, PSY.D.

Psychologist
1235 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA - 19107
215-735-7068

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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