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Psychologists - Dixon, IL

We found 11 psychologists near Dixon, IL. See refinement options below.

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Paulette Marie Selmi

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Psychology

205 3rd Sterling, IL 61081

815-213-7669

Ms. Paulette Selmi practices psychology in Sterling, IL.
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Dr. Susan Heffelfinger, PHD

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Group Therapy, Psychology

159 Grand Oaks Dixon, IL 61021

847-477-2297

Dr. Susan Heffelfinger's specialties are group therapy and psychology. She practices in Dixon, IL.
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Chad Brownfield, MHP, BS

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Counseling, Psychology

2611 Woodlawn Sterling, IL 61081

815-625-0013

psychological evaluation, forensics, addictions
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Mr. Chad Brownfield specializes in psychology and counseling and practices in Sterling, IL.
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Donna J. Ripley, PHD

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Psychology

300 1st Avenue Rock Falls, IL 61071

815-626-0201

Dr. Donna Ripley works as a psychology specialist in Rock Falls, IL.

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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.