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Psychologist - Topanga, CA

We found 11 psychologist in Topanga, CA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Judith E. Leone-Friedman, PSYD

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Neuropsychology, Psychology

Parkway Trail, Topanga, CA 90290

learning disabilities, forensics, neuropsychological testing
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Dr. Judith Leone-Friedman's specialties are psychology and neuropsychology. She practices in Calabasas, CA, Calabasas Calabasas, CA, and Los Angeles, CA.
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Sarah Randall, PSYD

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Psychology

Parkway Trail, Topanga, CA 90290

anxiety, long-term therapy, meditation
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Dr. Sarah Randall works as a psychology specialist in Calabasas, CA and Calabasas Calabasas, CA.
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Ms. Yolande Michaels, PHD

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Psychology

1757 Arteique Road, Topanga, CA 90290

310-455-7073

Dr. Yolande Michaels specializes in psychology and practices in Topanga, CA.
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Dr. Ronald Marc Sharrin, PHD

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Psychology

20774 Hillside Drive, Topanga, CA 90290

310-455-1200

relational therapy, psychodynamic therapy, personal growth and development
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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.