Psychologist
Dr. Melanie Womble is a Psychologist in Great Falls, VA
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders.
As a Psychologist, Melanie Womble, PsyD performs
mental health assessment and therapy. Psychology is
a medical specialty focused on helping patients understand the causes of their mental health disorders so they can be treated with therapy or medication. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Psychologists include depression, anxiety, specific phobias, alcohol, drug, and gambling addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), mood disorders, behavioral disorders, bereavement, and marital problems.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychologists
include mental health assessment and diagnosing, psychotherapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, group therapy, addiction counseling, marriage counseling, exposure therapy, and referral to other specialists as needed.
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.
Psychologists in Great Falls, VA
Mental Health Counselor
Dr. Melanie Womble is a Mental Health Counselor in Great Falls, VA
with special training and skill in working with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health dysfunctions by discussing emotions and experiences, then prescribing custom holistic solutions.
As a Mental Health Counselor, Melanie Womble, PsyD performs
assessments and diagnostics, psychotherapy, treatment planning, and crisis management. Mental Health Counseling is
flexible, consumer-driven therapy that combines psychotherapy with practical, problem resolution strategies. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Mental Health Counselors include substance abuse, anger management, bullying, depression, anxiety, relationships, self-image, and LGBTQ issues.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Mental Health Counselors
include listening compassionately, analyzing emotions and experiences, determining client goals and insights, developing holistic therapeutic strategies for good mental health.
Mental Health Counselors in Great Falls, VA
Professional Counselor
Dr. Melanie Womble is a Professional Counselor in Great Falls, VA
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, Melanie Womble, 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 Great Falls, VA
Counseling Psychologist
Dr. Melanie Womble is a Counseling Psychologist in Great Falls, VA
with special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods.
As a Counseling Psychologist, Melanie Womble, 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 Great Falls, VA
Forensic Psychologist
A psychologist whose specialty is characterized by activities primarily intended to provide professional psychological expertise within the judicial and legal systems.
Forensic Psychologists in Great Falls, VA
Psychoanalyst
Dr. Melanie Womble is a Psychoanalyst in Great Falls, VA
with special training and skill in performing a specific type of therapy called psychoanalysis.
As a Psychoanalyst, Melanie Womble, PsyD performs
therapy related to the unconscious mind. Psychoanalysis is
a medical specialty centered on treating mental disorders by uncovering harmful repressed fears and conflicts so they can be permanently resolved. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Psychoanalysts include depression, anxiety, sexual disorders, self-destructive behavior, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), self-harm behavior, grief and anger management, and mood disturbances.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Psychoanalysts
include mental health asssessment and diagnosing, free association, dream analysis, behavior therapy, psychodynamic therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), humanistic therapy, prescribing medication, and referral to other specialists as needed.
Psychoanalysis is a comprehensive, theoretical framework which, when applied to a treatment process, consists of an intensive verbal, therapeutic relationship between an analyst and an analysand which aims for symptom relief, emotional growth, and personal integration. The psychoanalytic treatment process includes, but is not limited to, the recognition of unconscious processes and conflicts; the significance of developmental influences; and the impact of resistances, defenses, transference and countertransference phenomena. Treatment is enhanced by an understanding developed in the analyst's training and personal analysis of unconscious manifestations, such as dreams, slips of the tongue, fantasies and day dreams. Psychoanalytic technique varies in relation to theoretical orientation.
Psychoanalysts in Great Falls, VA
