Psychologists in Fredericksburg, Virginia

55 Psychologists found in Fredericksburg

male psychologist

Dr. Frank D. Deforest, PH.D.

Psychologist
600 Jackson St, Fredericksburg, VA - 22401
540-899-4380 540-371-3753

female psychologist

Erin Palmwood, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
615 Jefferson Davis Hwy Ste 101, Fredericksburg, VA - 22401
540-693-0096

male psychologist

Frank Leonardi, PSY.D

Psychologist - Clinical
4107 Plank Rd Ste A, Fredericksburg, VA - 22407
540-907-4282 540-301-0819

female psychologist

Wendy Tatum, M.S., ED.S, NCSP

Psychologist - School
503 Sophia St, Fredericksburg, VA - 22401
540-656-3114 484-842-6053

female psychologist

Dr. Laurie S Dos Santos, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical Child & Adolescent
8504 Laroque Run Dr, Fredericksburg, VA - 22407
703-520-7878

female psychologist

Dr. Melissa Jm Winters, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
3504 Plank Rd, Suite 302, Fredericksburg, VA - 22407
540-999-6221

male psychologist

Dr. Roger James Pasternak, PH.D.

Psychologist
412 Chatham Square Office Park, Fredericksburg, VA - 22405
540-899-9826 540-373-3913

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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