Psychologists in Virginia

3978 Psychologists found in Virginia

male psychologist

Dr. William I Pappadake, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
205 Hampton Hwy, Yorktown, VA - 23693
757-865-1843 757-865-7485

female psychologist

Kara Yagle

Psychologist - School
302 Dare Rd, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-833-2111

female psychologist

Erica Michele Leggette, MA/CAS

Psychologist - School
302 Dare Rd, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-867-7465

female psychologist

Shelly Liaros, ED.S., NCSP

Psychologist - School
405 Grafton Dr, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-597-4818

male psychologist

Dr. William V Ritchey, PSYD

Psychologist - Clinical
220 Clayton Dr, Yorktown, VA - 23693
757-303-1660

male psychologist

Dr. Daniel Gross, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
109 Silverlake Run, Yorktown, VA - 23690
703-371-5843

female psychologist

Maria C Raciti, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
4102 George Washington Mem Hwy, Suite 102, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-877-0150 757-877-0151

female psychologist

Analisa Wellington

Psychologist - School
302 Dare Rd, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-833-2172

female psychologist

Riley Juliette Higgins, PSYS

Psychologist - School
302 Dare Rd, Yorktown, VA - 23692
757-833-2291

female psychologist

Shonda Latrese Townsend

Psychologist - Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
5283 Windsor Blvd, Zuni, VA - 23898
757-242-5059

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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