Psychologists in Hampton, Virginia

87 Psychologists found in Hampton

female psychologist

Joanne Shovlin, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
171 Extended Care, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, VA - 23667
757-722-9961

female psychologist

Mary K Harsh, MA, MA-CAS

Psychologist - School
1 Franklin St, Hampton, VA - 23669
757-727-2450 757-727-2002

female psychologist

Candace Lassiter

Psychologist - Clinical
2202 Executive Dr, Suite C, Hampton, VA - 23666
757-827-7707 757-838-2573

male psychologist

Dr. David Powell, PSY.D.,SLP

Psychologist - Clinical
100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA - 23667
757-871-1810

female psychologist

Dr. Kristie Norwood

Psychologist - Clinical
100 Emancipation Dr, Hampton, VA - 23667
757-722-9961

male psychologist

Paul Thomas

Psychologist - Clinical
77 Nealy Ave, Hampton, VA - 23665
757-225-7630

female psychologist

Cathy A Tirrell, LCP, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
600 Medical Dr, Suite A, Hampton, VA - 23666
757-788-0600 757-788-0932

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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