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    Samuel Romirowsky, Ph.D.

    Samuel Romirowsky, Ph.D.
    20 West Third Street
    Media, PA 19063

    Samuel Romirowsky practices forensic psychology in Media, Pennsylvania (PA). He provides general counseling for individuals, couples and families...



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    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc. North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.

    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.
    6315 Forbes Ave Maxon Towers, Suite B13
    Squirrel Hill, PA 15217

    North Hills Psychological Associates provides compassionate, caring, and supportive psychologists in Squirrel Hill Pennsylvania (PA). The private...


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    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc. North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.
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    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.

    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.
    615 Fifth Avenue Thornton Place, Suite 300
    Coraopolis, PA 15108

    North Hills Psychological Associates prides themselves on providing the best psychologists in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania (PA), since 1990. The know...


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    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc.

    10475 Perry Highway, Suite 300
    Wexford, PA 15090

    North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc. (NHPA) is a private practice consisting of 20 clinicians including Licensed Psychologists in Allison P...



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Psychologist Info

Psychologist Summary: A Psychologist focuses on the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health issues. Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.

Psychology involves understanding the mind, specifically through the study and evaluation of emotions, thoughts, feelings, and resulting behaviors. Psychologists observe, assess, and experiment developing opinion as to what beliefs might be influencing an individual’s behavior.

Clinical Psychologists assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral issues using a number of counseling sessions, interviews, tests, and are able to provide individual and family therapy. Clinical psychology can address brief or acute personal issues to severe, chronic mental, emotional or physiological conditions.

The American Psychological Association (APA) is an organization of psychologists in the United States and Canada. With near 137,000 members, the APA is the largest associated body licensed psychologists.

Psychologist FAQs:

What is a Psychologist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical Psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health.

What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


A Psychologist primarily treats depressed patients by counseling. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who also performs psychotherapy, and can prescribe medicine.

Where does a Psychologist work?


A Psychologist can work in clinics, hospitals, schools, correctional facilities, and private offices. Psychologists can also work as researchers for universities and organizations.

Why might I see a Psychologist?


You can see a Psychologist for: Abuse, Addictions, Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Emotional Distress, Mental Health Problems, Personal Growth, Phobias, Relationship Issues, Sexual Problems, Stress, and Trauma.

Psychologist Related Terms: anxiety, life transitions, stress, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, personality disorders, parenting issues, chronic mental illness, relationship difficulties, depression, behavioral disorders