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Psychologists - Farmingdale, NY

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Dr. Theresa Irene Desantis, PHD

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Psychology

1111 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735

631-414-7181

Dr. Theresa Desantis practices psychology in Farmingdale, NY.
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Robert Anderson

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Psychology, Physical Therapy

309 Northwest Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735

516-420-2900

Mr. Robert Anderson is a psychology and physical therapy specialist in Great Neck, NY, Farmingdale, NY, and Northport, NY.
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Dr. Barbara B. Bolen, PHD

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17 Conklin Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735

516-454-6921

Dr. Barbara Bolen works as a psychology specialist in Farmingdale, NY.
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Dr. Jacqueline Hernandez, PHD

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344 Carnation Drive, Farmingdale, NY 11735

516-586-4791

Dr. Jacqueline Hernandez specializes in psychology and practices in Farmingdale, NY.

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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.