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Psychologists - Stevensville, MD

We found 9 psychologists in Stevensville, MD. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Catherine Marie Smithmyer, PHD

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Child Psychology, Family Therapy

155 Log Canoe, Stevensville, MD 21666

410-604-0226

long-term therapy, anxiety, existential psychotherapy
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Dr. Catherine Smithmyer works as a family therapy and child psychology specialist in Stevensville, MD and Chester, MD.
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Dr. Heather L. Lopez, PSYD

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Psychology

155 Log Canoe, Stevensville, MD 21666

410-604-0226

Dr. Heather Lopez practices psychology in Stevensville, MD.
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Dr. Laurie Reider Lewis, PSYD

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Psychology

102 Main, Stevensville, MD 21666

443-262-5804

Dr. Laurie Lewis practices psychology in Stevensville, MD.
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Kathy Niager

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Psychology

164 N Lake Drive, Stevensville, MD 21666

410-785-3845

Ms. Kathy Niager specializes in psychology and practices in Hunt Valley, MD.

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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.