Psychologists in Norfolk, Virginia

120 Psychologists found in Norfolk

female psychologist

Ashley Louie, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
825 Fairfax Ave, Suite 710, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-446-5881

female psychologist

Megan Lurae Deaver, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
400 Gresham Dr. Suite 900, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-668-7473 757-668-7474

male psychologist

Dr. Mark Yarhouse, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
6320 N Center Dr, Suite 101, Norfolk, VA - 23502
757-456-0505 757-456-0817

female psychologist

Dr. Stonsa N. Insinna, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
425 W 20th St, Suite 5, Norfolk, VA - 23517
757-686-1756 757-686-9086

female psychologist

Elizabeth Bolt

Psychologist - School
2700 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA - 23504
757-628-2515

male psychologist

Prof. Richard Walter Handel, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
721 Fairfax Ave Fl 4, Norfolk, VA - 23507
757-446-5700 757-446-5235

female psychologist

Patricia Powers

Psychologist - School
800 E City Hall Ave, Norfolk, VA - 23510
757-628-3500

female psychologist

Dr. Lisa Anne Mazzio, PSY.D, LCP

Psychologist - Clinical
1600 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, VA - 23517
757-354-1422

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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