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Psychologist - River Forest, IL

We found 8 psychologist in River Forest, IL. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Thomas J. Rostafinski, PHD

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Psychology, Social Work

7627 Lake, River Forest, IL 60305

708-848-1611

long-term therapy, behavioral therapy, stress management
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Dr. Thomas Rostafinski's areas of specialization are social work and psychology; he sees patients in Maywood, IL and River Forest, IL.
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Georgeann L. Iacono Russell, PhD

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Psychology, Social Work

7411 Lake Street, River Forest, IL 60305

708-488-1919

Dr. Georgeann Iacono Russell's specialties are social work and psychology. She practices in River Forest, IL and Oak Park, IL.
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Dr. Elizabeth Morick Friedman, PHD

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Neuropsychology, Psychology

7777 Lake, River Forest, IL 60305

708-689-0160

parenting issues, diagnostic evaluation, chronic illness
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Dr. Elizabeth Friedman is a psychology and neuropsychology specialist in River Forest, IL.
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Dr. Carlissa Richards Hughes, PHD

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Psychology

605 Keystone, River Forest, IL 60305

312-531-2375

Dr. Carlissa Hughes is a psychology specialist in River Forest, IL.

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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.