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Therapists - West Barnstable, MA

We found 9 therapists in West Barnstable, MA. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Carl Scott Freeman Gustafson, PSY.D.

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Psychology

1074 Main Street, West Barnstable, MA 02668

Dr. Carl Freeman Gustafson practices psychology in West Barnstable, MA.
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Mrs. Theresa Eacmen Bell, R.N., C.A.G.S., M.A.

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Counseling, Rehabilitative Services

85 Coachman Lane, West Barnstable, MA

Ms. Theresa Bell's areas of specialization are rehabilitative services and counseling; she sees patients in West Barnstable, MA.
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Scott Anderson Ritchie, PH.D.

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Psychology

1025 Main Street, West Barnstable, MA 02668

Dr. Scott Ritchie is a psychology specialist in West Barnstable, MA.
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Dr. Geoffrey Neil Cohen, PH.D

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Child Psychology

1074 Main Street, West Barnstable, MA 02668

Dr. Geoffrey Cohen specializes in child psychology and practices in West Barnstable, MA.

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What is Therapy?

Therapy, in a mental health context, includes a broad range of treatments designed to help people feel and function better in their daily life. It usually involves talking to a professional to gain insight and coping skills for stressful life events. Some of the fields that may be included under 'therapy' are:

Psychology, or the scientific study of the mind, including the science behind human development and cognition, mental health, memory, perception, and intelligence.
Psychotherapy, or 'talk therapy,' where patients talk to a therapist in order to problem solve and learn new ways to handle difficult issues in their lives.
Counseling, which is sometimes used interchangeably with psychotherapy, and is very similar. It is also a type of 'talk therapy,' but it tends to be more short-term, and it can be provided by professionals without medical credentials, such as spiritual advisors. The goal of both counseling and psychotherapy is to improve a patient's well being by helping them navigate difficult situations in life.
Substance abuse therapy, or rehabilitation, which often uses a combination of medication and talk therapy for treatment. Substance abuse therapy may include coping skills, life skills training, family therapy, or behavioral therapy to learn new ways of reacting.

The use of mental health therapy is extremely common and safe, and it is an effective tool in supporting people who are struggling with life changes, unwanted feelings and behaviors, or difficult circumstances in their lives. If you are feeling stuck with an issue or circumstance that is troubling, therapy can be a very healing way to be guided past it to a more positive future.