Psychologists in Spanaway, Washington

6 Psychologists found in Spanaway

female psychologist

Erica G. Lightbody

Psychologist - School
516 176th St E, Spanaway, WA - 98387
253-683-8860

female psychologist

Dr. Dana M Myers, PSY.D.

Psychologist - Clinical
16218 Pacific Ave S, Ste B2, Spanaway, WA - 98387
253-208-0275 253-548-3040

female psychologist

Ms. Sherna Bannis, M.A/C.A.S

Psychologist - School
516 176th St E, Spanaway, WA - 98387
253-683-6000

female psychologist

Ying Li

Psychologist - School
516 176th St E, Spanaway, WA - 98387
253-683-6000

female psychologist

Christine Kay Devany, M.S.

Psychologist - School
516 176th St E, Spanaway, WA - 98387
253-683-6000

female psychologist

Najela Ladawn Carter

Psychologist - School
17107 6th Avenue Ct S, Spanaway, WA - 98387
760-900-8241

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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