Psychologists near Hendersonville, TN

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.

Dr. Victor Anthony Pestrak PHD

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Specializes in Psychology

833 Wren Road; #BGoodlettsville, TN(615) 859-6403

(rated an average of 4.6 in 4 ratings)

Clinical interests: Cognitive/Behavioral, Evaluation/Diagnostic, Existential Psychotherapy, Forensic Evaluation, Parent ... (Read more)

Dr. Victor Pestrak's specialty is psychology. Dr. Pestrak is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Areas of expertise for Dr. Pestrak include cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), existential psychotherapy, and forensic evaluations. He honors several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and UnitedHealth Group. He welcomes new patients.

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Ms. Rebecca Varnum Bullion LCSW, SAP

Specializes in Social Work, Psychology

109 Hazel Path; Suite 4Hendersonville, TN(615) 822-7889; (615) 414-2995

Clinical interests: Panic Disorder, Substance Abuse Recovery, Family of Origin Trauma, EMDR, Addiction, Attention ... (Read more)

Ms. Rebecca Bullion is a social worker and psychologist. Her areas of expertise include eating disorders, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She is in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Aetna, and Great-West Healthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Janice Yvonne Walker PhD

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Specializes in Psychology

420 North Main StreetGoodlettsville, TN(615) 855-2354

Clinical interests: Advocacy, Behavioral Therapy, Behavioral Medicine, Coaching, Cognitive/Behavioral, Contemplative, ... (Read more)

Dr. Janice Walker practices psychology. These areas are among her clinical interests: eating disorders, aging, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Dr. Walker is an in-network provider for Medicare insurance. She is open to new patients.

Dr. Norman R Henry PHD

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Specializes in Psychology

2620 Pennington Bend RoadNashville, TN(615) 885-0099; (615) 335-3462

Clinical interests: Cognitive/Behavioral, Crisis Intervention, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD), Parent ... (Read more)

Dr. Norman Henry specializes in psychology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Henry include phobias, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Aetna insurance.

Specializes in Psychology

3735 North Mount Juliet; Suite 202Mount Juliet, TN(615) 781-3000; (615) 281-5267

Clinical interests: Marital Intimacy, Trauma and PTSD, EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Family/Marital Therapy, ... (Read more)

Dr. Steve Stride's area of specialization is psychology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Stride include interpersonal psychotherapy, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and relational therapy.

Dr. Jeffrey T Bryant PHD

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Specializes in Neuropsychology

420 North Main StreetGoodlettsville, TN(615) 545-6045

Dr. Lucy G Sweeney PSYD

Specializes in Psychology

1529 Hunt Club Boulevard; Suite 203Gallatin, TN(615) 604-9820; (615) 538-0046

Clinical interests: Family/Marital Therapy, Psychodynamic, Adoption, Depression, Eating Disorders, Loss or Grief, ... (Read more)

Dr. Lucy Sweeney specializes in psychology and practices in Gallatin, TN. Her areas of expertise include the following: eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and divorce. She accepts Magellan Health Services, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Aetna, as well as other insurance carriers.

Linda Marie Leftwich PHD

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Specializes in Psychology

509 Jones LaneHendersonville, TN(615) 822-9170

Clinical interests: EMDR

Dr. Linda Leftwich practices psychology. She has a special interest in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). She honors Blue Cross and Blue Shield, ComPsych, and ValueOptions insurance.