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Psychologist - Mission, KS

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Tyler James Sharpe, LPC, TLMLP

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Addiction Therapy, Counseling, Psychology

5201 Johnson Drive, Mission, KS 66205

913-948-1871

Mr. Tyler Sharpe practices psychology, counseling, and addiction therapy in Lenexa, KS, Overland Park, KS, and Mission, KS.
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Dr. Richard Craig Kaspar, PHD

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Psychology

6005 Martway Street, Mission, KS 66202

913-262-4500

Dr. Richard Kaspar is a psychology specialist in Mission, KS.
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Mrs. Alison Kathleen Calkins-Smith, PHD

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Child Psychology

8800 W 75th Street, Mission, KS 66204

913-384-5500

Dr. Alison Calkins-Smith specializes in child psychology and practices in Shawnee Mission, KS.
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Melissa Kim Hung Chiasson, PHD

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Psychology

6000 Lamar Avenue, Mission, KS 66202

Dr. Melissa Chiasson is a psychology specialist in Mission, KS.

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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.