Psychologists in Nashville, Tennessee

390 Psychologists found in Nashville

female psychologist

Lisa Christine Pellegrin, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
1412 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN - 37212
615-823-3802

male psychologist

Dr. Ryan Coleman, PHD

Psychologist - Health Service
3601 The Vanderbilt Clinic, Nashville, TN - 37232
615-322-5000

female psychologist

Dr. Rebecca Lynne Pearce, PSYD

Psychologist
1410 17th Ave S, Nashville, TN - 37212
615-383-4300 615-383-4352

female psychologist

Dr. Adriana Kipper Smith, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
2015 Terrace Pl, Nashville, TN - 37203
615-322-2571

female psychologist

Laurel Brown, PHD

Psychologist
110 30th Ave S, Nashville, TN - 37212
615-321-5767 615-321-5768

male psychologist

Stephen Bruehl, PHD

Psychologist
3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN - 37232
615-322-3000

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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