Psychologists in Alexandria, Virginia

200 Psychologists found in Alexandria

male psychologist

Dr. Keith A Kaufman, PHD

Psychologist
803 Franklin St, Alexandria, VA - 22314
703-836-3217

female psychologist

Dr. Jennifer Rohrer, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
720 N Saint Asaph St, Alexandria, VA - 22314
703-746-3400

male psychologist

Dr. Edwin George Sharp, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
4660 Kenmore Ave Ste 701, Alexandria, VA - 22304
703-461-0166

female psychologist

Dr. Rebecca Jane Peterson, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3309 Duke St, Alexandria, VA - 22314
703-798-5748 703-894-3392

female psychologist

Lynlee Renee Tanner Stapleton, PH.D.

Psychologist
2121 Eisenhower Ave, Ste 230, Alexandria, VA - 22314
202-999-9999

female psychologist

Dr. Alice Thomas, PH.D

Psychologist
6516 River Tweed Ln, Alexandria, VA - 22312
202-621-1854

female psychologist

Dr. Joy Lere, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3301 Richmond Hwy # 1082, Alexandria, VA - 22305
571-317-1058

female psychologist

Dr. Linda Johnson, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
2560 Huntington Ave Ste 302, Alexandria, VA - 22303
703-765-6115 703-765-6115

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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