Psychologists in Westport, MA Accepting Medicare

3 Psychologists found. Showing 1 - 3
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John R Pelletier
Psychologist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 83 Adamsville Rd, Westport, MA 02790
Phone: 508-636-7227    
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Dr. Shelley Kessner Cohen, PH.D.
Psychologist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 767 Main Rd, Westport, MA 02790
Phone: 508-636-6600    Fax: 508-636-9200
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Victoria Olivia Farinha Martin, PSYD
Psychologist - Clinical
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 14 Madison Ct, Westport, MA 02790
Phone: 508-678-0206    

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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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