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Jennifer A. Bess, PhD

Counseling Psychologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 15 years

About Jennifer A. Bess, PhD

Jennifer Alison Bess, PhD is a counseling psychologist and clinical psychologist. Dr. Jennifer A. Bess has 15 years of experience in counseling psychology.

Education

Jennifer A. Bess, PhD earned a degree of a Doctor of Philosophy.

Licenses

Jennifer A. Bess, PhD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 17, 2009, and her NPI number is 1558500496.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Jennifer A. Bess, please call (318) 456-6600.

Counseling Psychologist

Dr. Jennifer A. Bess is a Counseling Psychologist in Barksdale AFB, LA with special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods. As a Counseling Psychologist, Jennifer A. Bess, PhD performs mental health assessment, personal therapy, and individualized goal-setting techniques to improve patient mental health and social adjustment. Counseling Psychology is a medical specialty centered on helping patients achieve better mental health using carefully planned and personalized goal-oriented treatment. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Counseling Psychologists include grief, learning deficits, school or career maladjustment, stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and anxiety. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Counseling Psychologists include mental health assessment, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), crisis intervention, group counseling, psychotherapy, trauma management, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A psychologist who specializes in general practice and health service. It focuses on how people function both personally and in their relationships at all ages. Counseling psychology addresses the emotional, social, work, school and physical health concerns people may have at different stages in their lives, focusing on typical life stresses and more severe issues with which people may struggle as individuals and as a part of families, groups and organizations. Counseling psychologists help people with physical, emotional and mental health issues improve their sense of well-being, alleviate feelings of distress and resolve crises. They also provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of more severe psychological symptoms.

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Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Jennifer A. Bess is a Clinical Psychologist in Barksdale AFB, LA with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. As a Clinical Psychologist, Jennifer A. Bess, PhD performs psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Psychologists include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychologists include diagnostic observations and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

A psychologist who provides continuing and comprehensive mental and behavioral health care for individuals and families; consultation to agencies and communities; training, education and supervision; and research-based practice. It is a specialty in breadth -- one that is broadly inclusive of severe psychopathology -- and marked by comprehensiveness and integration of knowledge and skill from a broad array of disciplines within and outside of psychology proper. The scope of clinical psychology encompasses all ages, multiple diversities and varied systems.

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