Category: Boca Raton Psychologists

What Credentials Should I look for in a Boca Raton Psychologist?

Choosing a Boca Raton Psychologist can be a daunting task.  There are a wide variety of degrees, licenses and certifications within the field of mental health and it can be very confusing for an individual to not only understand each one, but also decide what is going to work best for them.  Hopefully, we can help to clear up some of the confusion about the mental health field to help you make the most educated decision in choosing the right Boca Raton Psychologist.

There are many characteristics and qualities that are important to consider when choosing a Boca Raton Psychologist, some of the most important being their individual personality and approach to therapy.  Before you get to the point of evaluating these personal and individual traits, a good therapist must pass the test of good credentials.  Though wisdom, character and compassion are important, education and knowledge are an essential foundation to a Boca Raton Psychologist’s practice.

The most common fields of study within the world of mental health are psychiatry, psychology, mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, and clinical social work.  These 5 educational backgrounds give each of their degreed professionals the comprehensive knowledge to practice psychotherapy in a variety of settings with a wide range of populations.   Psychiatry is distinguished from this group, as psychiatrists are physicians with medical doctorates.  A practicing Psychologist has a minimum of a master’s degree (MA, MS, MEd, MSW) in one of these fields and could also hold an education specialist degree (EdS), and/or a doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, EdD).

The next essential credential for a competent Boca Raton Psychologist is supervised clinical experience.  For most professionals, this is completed prior to state licensure and consists of extensive supervised training in a clinical setting over the course of several years.  Finally, every competent Boca Raton Psychologist holds a valid state license in his or her field.

The above credentials make up an essential foundation for a competent Boca Raton Psychologist.  Many Boca Raton Psychologist hold additional certifications to establish specialty areas within the field of mental health.  Though these certifications are not necessary to treat patients effectively, they may enhance your experience and success as a patient and should be considered.

Once these credentials have been reviewed, you will find that you have narrowed your options of Boca Raton Psychologists to choose.  You can then evaluate personality, character and compassion of the individual therapist to find the best match for you!

 

Psychologists In Boca Raton And What They Treat

Practicing Psychologists In Boca Raton help a wide variety of people and treat many different kinds of issues. Psychologists In Boca Raton work with people who have life adjustment problems, are experiencing emotional distress or suffer from mental illness.  They treat individuals of all ages as well as families and groups.  Some of the most common issues treated by Psychologists In Boca Raton include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress-management problems, self-esteem, couple and family issues, and severe mental illness.  They can also provide patients with psychological testing, assessment, and diagnosis of mental illness.

At Proliance Center, we treat individuals for all of the issues mentioned above as well as others on an individual basis. Psychologists In Boca Raton have a background of extensive education and experience in these areas and often choose to practice within a certain specialty such as social anxiety.

Psychologists In Boca Raton treat the above-mentioned presenting problems through psychotherapy.  This involves gaining an understanding of each individual they see to help them improve their function at home, work, play, relationships, and daily life.  They are often involved in every aspect of thought, behavior and feeling.

Many Psychologists In Boca Raton, in addition to have a specialty treatment area, work with patients using a preferred treatment modality.  Some of the most common treatment modalities include psychodynamic, humanistic, cognitive/behavioral, and systems therapy.  Each of these modalities can be applied to a wide range of problems, but are used at the preference of the experienced treating Psychologists In Boca Raton to address the individual needs of their patients.

The professionals at Proliance Center treat patients with a variety of needs and incorporate various treatment modalities into their practice.  With extensive education, training, and experience, you can be assured that you are receiving the highest level of care when choosing Proliance Center to meet your emotional and mental health needs.

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