Psychologists in Des Moines, Washington

5 Psychologists found in Des Moines

female psychologist

Martha Whitfield Davis, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
22517 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-870-9051 206-870-9081

female psychologist

Dr. Maureen Casandra Pierce, PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
22517 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-3950 206-870-9081

male psychologist

Dr. Paul D Connor, PH.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
22517 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-940-1106 206-870-9081

female psychologist

Alexandra Neenan, PHD

Psychologist - Clinical
26401 Pacific Hwy S Ste 101, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-870-3590 206-824-1670

male psychologist

Dr. Wayne Allen Hume Jr., PH.D.

Psychologist - Counseling
22517 7th Ave S, Des Moines, WA - 98198
206-824-6262 206-870-9081

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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