Psychologists in Kingston, Rhode Island

4 Psychologists found in Kingston

female psychologist

Jasmine Mena

Psychologist - Health Service
217 Roosevelt Hall, University Of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI - 02881
401-874-2288

male psychologist

Dr. Peter Elwood Maynard, PH.D.

Psychologist
347 Biscuit City Rd, Kingston, RI - 02881
401-789-3741

female psychologist

Dr. Ann M Varna Garis, PH.D.

Psychologist - Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
150 Chafee Building, Kingston, RI - 02881
401-874-2268 401-874-2157

male psychologist

Dr. Kevin Biondolillo, PSYD

Psychologist
30 Rolens Dr Apt A2, Kingston, RI - 02881
585-694-8703

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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