Psychologists in West Columbia, South Carolina

8 Psychologists found in West Columbia

female psychologist

Dr. Shawna Blake Kirby, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
1505 Charleston Hwy, # 1523, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-497-3640 888-352-7678

female psychologist

Dr. Tami V. Leonhardt, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3227 Sunset Blvd Ste D103, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-791-1485 803-939-9378

female psychologist

Dr. Kari L. Wagner, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1615 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-791-1511 803-791-1572

female psychologist

Dr. Leah A. Herod, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1615 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-791-1511

male psychologist

Mr. Bruce Allen Dunlap

Psychologist - Cognitive & Behavioral
1109 Lake Shire Dr, West Columbia, SC - 29170
803-606-3570

male psychologist

Dr. Frank L. Quinn, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
160 Medical Circle, First Floor, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-796-6811 803-796-6851

female psychologist

Jennifer Block

Psychologist - Clinical
3937 Sunset Blvd Ste B, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-900-4890

female psychologist

Dr. Margaret Zeidler Burggraf, PHD

Psychologist
150 N 9th St, West Columbia, SC - 29169
803-739-8835

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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