Psychologists in Knoxville, Tennessee

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245 Psychologists found in Knoxville
female psychologist

Dr. Lauren Hamrick, PH.D.

Psychologist
9217 Park West Blvd Ste D1, Knoxville, TN - 37923
865-691-2425    
female psychologist

Deborah Perlman Welsh, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
2018 Western Ave, Knoxville, TN - 37921
865-544-0406     865-544-0480
male psychologist

Dr. Lawrence Christian Elledge, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
University Of Tennessee, 1404 Circle Drive, Austin Peay, 301f, Knoxville, TN - 37996
865-974-1958    

female psychologist

Dr. Regina D Austin, PH.D.

Psychologist
2607 Kingston Pike Ste 250, Knoxville, TN - 37919
865-264-2400     865-886-4065
female psychologist

Dr. Martha Catherine Dagenhart, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
325 Ebenezer Rd, Knoxville, TN - 37923
865-670-0988    

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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