Psychologists in Fort Wainwright, AK Accepting Medicare

3 Psychologists found. Showing 1 - 3
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John Merrill Manning, PH.D.
Psychologist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4076 Neely Road, Attn: Dept Of Behavioral Health, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: 435-512-1444    
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Dr. Harley Dungee, PSYD
Psychologist - Clinical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3406 Alder Avenue, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: 907-353-6257    
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Andrew Christian, PSYD
Psychologist - Clinical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4076 Neely Road, Fort Wainwright, AK 99703
Phone: 910-850-9188    

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Psychologists: A psychologist is an individual who is licensed to practice psychology which is defined as the observation, description, evaluation, interpretation, and modification of human behavior by the application of psychological principles, methods, and procedures, for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and of enhancing interpersonal relationships, work and life adjustment, personal effectiveness, behavioral health, and mental health. The practice of psychology includes, but is not limited to, psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning; counseling, psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, and behavior analysis and therapy; diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorder or disability, alcoholism and substance abuse, disorders of habit or conduct, as well as of the psychological aspects of physical illness, accident, injury, or disability; and psycheducational evaluation, therapy, remediation, and consultation. Psychological services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups and the public.


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