Psychologists in Fairfax, Virginia

360 Psychologists found in Fairfax

female psychologist

Heather Kunz, ED.S., NCSP

Psychologist - School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 3014, Fairfax, VA - 22031
571-423-4250

female psychologist

Jennifer Zabel

Psychologist - School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 3069, Fairfax, VA - 22031
571-423-4265

female psychologist

Lindsay Viellieu, PHD

Psychologist - School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Fl 3, Fairfax, VA - 22031
703-930-4428

female psychologist

Miranda Carlson

Psychologist - School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Fairfax, VA - 22031
571-423-4900

female psychologist

Tara Wall Brown, PSYD

Psychologist
8500 Executive Park Ave, Suite 200, Fairfax, VA - 22031
703-698-5200 703-573-2351

female psychologist

Barbara G Smith, PHD

Psychologist
3900 Jermantown Rd Ste 300, Fairfax, VA - 22030
703-574-0012 571-266-5548

female psychologist

Temma Devereaux, ED.S.

Psychologist - School
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Fairfax, VA - 22031
571-423-4020

female psychologist

Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Hardy, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3959 Pender Dr, Suite 320, Fairfax, VA - 22030
703-352-3822

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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