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Psychologists - Salida, CA

We found 9 psychologists in Salida, CA. See refinement options below.

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Mrs. Dayla Patrice Patterson, LMFT

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Counseling, Psychotherapy, Child Psychology, Psychology, Psychiatry

5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368

925-282-1778

Ms. Dayla Patterson's specialties are psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and counseling. She practices in Salida, CA.
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Brett Lawrence Green, LMFT

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Counseling, Psychotherapy, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Psychology

5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368

925-282-1778

Mr. Brett Green practices psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and counseling in Salida, CA and Merced, CA.
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Roger J. Carey, PSYD

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Psychology

5222 Pirrone Court, Salida, CA 95368

925-282-1778

Dr. Roger Carey specializes in psychology and practices in Tracy, CA and Salida, CA.
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Dr. Jorge A. Barragan, PSYD

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4643 Broadway, Salida, CA 95368

209-543-3663

Dr. Jorge Barragan practices psychology in Salida, CA.

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What is Psychology?

Psychologists are not medical doctors, but they are important workers in the mental health field. A psychologist studies the way people feel and think, as well as how thoughts and feelings change the way people act. When psychologists work with patients directly to help them feel better, they practice clinical psychology. Clinical psychologists diagnose mental health disorders and provide treatment in the form of therapy.

A clinical psychologist might work with individuals, families, groups, or organizations. They may see people who are struggling to work through difficult circumstances, trying to overcome bad habits or patterns in their lives, recovering from a brain injury, or suffering from mental illness such as depression.

Clinical psychologists are skilled assessors. Through talking to their patients they can: (1) identify which thoughts or feelings are causing the problems in their patient's life, (2) help their patient acknowledge what emotional strengths they bring to face those problems, and (3) make plans for treatment.

Treatment varies widely depending on the patient's problems and the psychologist's areas of expertise. There hundreds of recognized modes of therapy; in addition, a patient may need to see a psychiatrist (medical doctor) for medication treatment. Whichever therapies a psychologist uses, the goal is to help patients see areas in their life where their thoughts or feelings are holding them back and causing distress. Through therapy, psychologists can encourage their patients to develop new ways to adapt so that they can lead happier lives.