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Psychologists - Prosser, WA

We found 10 psychologists near Prosser, WA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Mary Susan Vann, PHD

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Psychology

29213 107 Prairie NW Northwest Benton, WA 99320

509-528-4574

pregnancy, depression, behavior problems
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Dr. Mary Vann specializes in psychology and practices in Richland, WA, Benton City, WA, and Nw Benton City, WA.
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Sandra L. Birdlebough, ARNP, PHD

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Psychiatry, Psychology

250 Loomis Road Prosser, WA 99350

509-788-0750

Dr. Sandra Birdlebough's specialties are psychology and psychiatry. She practices in Prosser, WA.
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Ms. Yvonne Lynn Prouty, CO 60570049

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Addiction Therapy, Psychology

1960 Thompson Road Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

360-856-3130

Ms. Yvonne Prouty's areas of specialization are psychology and addiction therapy; she sees patients in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
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Sarah Jane Beckmann, PSYD

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Counseling, Psychology

1000 Wallace Way Grandview, WA 98930

509-882-3444

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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.