Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Michael Cristiano is a Clinical Psychologist in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Michael Cristiano, PsyD 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.
Clinical Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Adult Development & Aging Psychologist
Dr. Michael Cristiano is an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral issues in aging adults.
As an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist, Michael Cristiano, PsyD performs
testing and treatment of age-related cognitive changes. Adult Development & Aging Psychology is
the study of cultural and societal factors that influence healthy development and aging. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Adult Development & Aging Psychologists include age-related stress and depression, menopause, adropause, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Adult Development & Aging Psychologists
include psychotherapy and research.
A psychologist who specializes in geropsychology, which applies the knowledge and methods of psychology to understanding and helping older persons and their families to maintain well-being, overcome problems and achieve maximum potential during later life. Professional geropsychology appreciates the wide diversity among older adults, the complex ethical issues that can arise in geriatric practice and the importance of interdisciplinary models of care.
Adult Development Aging Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist
Dr. Michael Cristiano is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition.
As a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist, Michael Cristiano, PsyD performs
therapy and research focused on treating by helping patients adjust their feelings and actions. Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology is
a medical specialty centered on understanding human thought and behavior as it relates to mental health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists include depression, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, and sleeping disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists
include mental health assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive awareness activities, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, and referral to other specialists as needed.
A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.
Cognitive Behavioral Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Counseling Psychologist
Dr. Michael Cristiano is a Counseling Psychologist in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods.
As a Counseling Psychologist, Michael Cristiano, PsyD 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.
Counseling Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Exercise & Sports Psychologist
Dr. Michael Cristiano is an Exercise & Sports Psychologist in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in physiology, psychology, kinesiology, and biomechanics.
As an Exercise & Sports Psychologist, Michael Cristiano, PsyD performs
mental health and athletic performance enhancing treatments. Exercise & Sports Psychology is
the study of the relationship between psychology and physical activity, including sport and exercise. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Exercise & Sports Psychologists include low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and physical injuries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Exercise & Sports Psychologists
include observation, counseling, physical rehabilitation, and customized exercise protocol development.
A psychologist with a proficiency in sports psychology that uses psychological knowledge and skills to address optimal performance and well-being of athletes, developmental and social aspects of sports participation, and systemic issues associated with sports settings and organizations. APA recognizes sport psychology as a proficiency acquired after a doctoral degree in one of the primary areas of psychology and licensure as a psychologist. This proficiency does not include those who have earned a doctoral degree in sport psychology but are not licensed psychologists. Sport Psychology interventions are designed to assist athletes and other sports participants (e.g., coaches, administrators, parents) from a wide array of settings, levels of competition, and ages, ranging from recreational youth participants to professional and Olympic athletes to master's level performers.
Exercise Sports Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Health Service Psychologist
A psychologist, certified/licensed at the independent practice level in his/her state, who is duly trained and experienced in the delivery of direct, preventative, assessment, and therapeutic intervention services to individuals whose growth, adjustment, or functioning is actually impaired or is demonstrably at high risk of impairment (1974).
Health Service Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
Professional Counselor
Dr. Michael Cristiano is a Professional Counselor in Boca Raton, FL
with special training and skill in assessing patient mental health and treating cognitive, psychological, and behavioral disorders using a wide variety of therapy techniques.
As a Professional Counselor, Michael Cristiano, PsyD performs
diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders, providing therapy to clients in individual and group settings, research into advanced therapy techniques and applications, and referral to medical mental health professionals as needed . Professional Counseling is
a healthcare specialty centered on providing mental and emotional guidance and therapy to treat mental, emotional, and addictive disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Professional Counselors include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), behavioral disorders, phobias, bereavement, marital hardship, attempted suicide, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, .
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Professional Counselors
include psychotherapy, cognitive behavior disorder (CBD) therapy, crisis management, mental health assessment, intelligence quotient examinations, marriage counseling, one-on-one therapy sessions, anger management therapy, and stress management.
Professional Counselors in Boca Raton, FL
Psychoanalytic Psychologist
A psychologist whose specialty is distinguished from other specialties by its body of knowledge and its intensive treatment approaches. It aims at structural changes and modifications of a person's personality. Psychoanalysis promotes awareness of unconscious, maladaptive and habitually recurrent patterns of emotion and behavior, allowing previously unconscious aspects of the self to become integrated and promoting optimal functioning, healing and creative expression.
Psychoanalytic Psychologists in Boca Raton, FL
