Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Susan Shapiro is a Clinical Psychologist in Mohegan Lake, NY
with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders.
As a Clinical Psychologist, Susan Shapiro, 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.
Clinical Psychologists in Mohegan Lake, NY
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist
Dr. Susan Shapiro is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist in Mohegan Lake, NY
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients.
As a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Susan Shapiro, PhD performs
psychological assessment, therapy, and research regarding abnormal childhood mental health. Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology is
medical specialty focused on diagnosing, treating, and researching childhood mental disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists include autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, eating disorders, and learning disabilities.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists
include mental health assessment, parent and child education, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), play therapy, psychotherapy, and referral to other medical specialists as needed.
A psychologist who develops and applies scientific knowledge to the delivery of psychological services to infants, toddlers, children and adolescents within their social context. Of particular importance to the specialty of clinical child psychology is an understanding of the basic psychological needs of children and adolescents, and how the family and other social contexts influence the socio-emotional adjustment, cognitive development, behavioral adaptation and health status of children and adolescents.
Clinical Child Adolescent Psychologists in Mohegan Lake, NY
Family Psychologist
Dr. Susan Shapiro is a Family Psychologist in Mohegan Lake, NY
with special training and skill in studying and promoting the mental and emotional health of families, by providing counseling to family members both as a unit and individually.
As a Family Psychologist, Susan Shapiro, PhD performs
medical history analysis, assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for family dysfunction. Family Psychology is
a psychological specialty that treats the family unit. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Family Psychologists include marital conflict, spousal abuse, sibling conflict, parent-child conflict, learning disabilities, autism, personaltiy disorders, grief and loss depression, postpartum depression, post miscarriage care, gender and sexuality issues, and adoption issues.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Psychologists
include family history analysis, behavioral assessments, nutritional and hormonal assessments, family and/or individual talk and/or play therapy, as well as crisis intervention.
A psychologist whose specialty is founded on principles of systems theory with the interpersonal system of the family the focus of assessment, intervention and research.
Family Psychologists in Mohegan Lake, NY
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist
Dr. Susan Shapiro is an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist in Mohegan Lake, NY
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating intellectual and developmental disabilities in children and adults.
As an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist, Susan Shapiro, PhD performs
assessment, diagnosis and treatment for developmentally challenged patients. Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychology is
a medical specialty focused on study, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of any developmental disability. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologists include intellectual disability, learning disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, fragile X syndrome, kernicterus, language and speech disorders, muscular dystrophy, Tourette syndrome, vision impairment, and hearing loss.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologists
include diagnostic assessments followed by: physical treatments, environmental manipulation, family/systemic therapies, cognitive-behavioral modification, and psychodynamic therapies.
Intellectual Developmental Disabilities Psychologists in Mohegan Lake, NY
School Psychologist
A psychologist whose specialty is concerned with the science and practice of psychology with children, youth, families; learners of all ages; and the schooling process. The basic education and training of school psychologists prepares them to provide a range of psychological diagnosis, assessment, intervention, prevention, health promotion, and program development and evaluation services with a special focus on the developmental processes of children and youth within the context of schools, families and other systems. School psychologists are prepared to intervene at the individual and system level, and develop, implement, and evaluate preventive programs. In these efforts, they conduct ecologically valid assessments and intervene to promote positive learning environments within which children and youth from diverse backgrounds to ensure that all have equal access to effective educational and psychological services that promote healthy development
School Psychologists in Mohegan Lake, NY
