Psychologists in Newport News, Virginia

54 Psychologists found in Newport News

male psychologist

Dr. Nathaniel Andrew, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
719 Michelle Dr, Newport News, VA - 23601
412-721-1052

female psychologist

Miss Erin Marie Coppedge, NCC, LPC, CSOTP

Psychologist - Counseling
17579 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA - 23603
757-888-0400

female psychologist

Dr. April Joy Lightsey, PH.D.

Psychologist
1484 Berkshire Dr, Newport News, VA - 23602
910-257-9511

male psychologist

Dr. Harry Welch Cole Jr., PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
606 Denbigh Blvd, Suite 100, Newport News, VA - 23608
757-872-8303 757-872-6857

female psychologist

Maria Cecilia Terrones

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
718 Plymouth Cir, Newport News, VA - 23602
757-232-3868 757-249-2754

female psychologist

Dr. Naomi Sara Goldblum, PH.D.

Psychologist
12695 Mcmanus Blvd Bldg 8, Newport News, VA - 23602
757-877-7700 757-872-7211

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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