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Psychologist - Fishersville, VA

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Dr. Pamela L. Easterbrook, PHD

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Psychology

243 Woodrow Wilson, Fishersville, VA 22939

540-332-7042

Dr. Pamela Easterbrook practices psychology in Fishersville, VA.

"Booked two different appointments with this doc. Both cancelled day before with no explanation."

October 23, 2022
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Dr. Laura Landon Luke, PHD

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Psychology

71 Wilson Boulevard, Fishersville, VA

anxiety, parenting issues, domestic abuse
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Dr. Laura Luke works as a psychology specialist in Chesapeake, VA and Fishersville, VA.
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Mr. David B. Reid, PSYD

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Neuropsychology, Psychology

71 Wilson Boulevard, Fishersville, VA 22939

540-949-4202

Dr. David Reid specializes in psychology and neuropsychology and practices in Fishersville, VA.
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Douglas E. Degood, PHD

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Psychology

70 Medical Center, Fishersville, VA 22939

540-932-5747

Dr. Douglas Degood specializes in psychology and practices in Fishersville, VA.

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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.