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Anthony F. Tasso, PhD

Psychologist

Gender: Male
Experience: 19 years

About Anthony F. Tasso, PhD

Anthony F. Tasso, PhD is a psychologist, exercise & sports psychologist, clinical child & adolescent psychologist, family psychologist, forensic psychologist, adult development & aging psychologist, intellectual & developmental disabilities psychologist, group psychotherapist, health psychologist, health service psychologist, and clinical psychologist. Dr. Anthony F. Tasso has 19 years of experience in psychology.

Education

Anthony F. Tasso, PhD earned a degree of a Doctor of Philosophy.

Licenses

Anthony F. Tasso, PhD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since April 19, 2007, and his NPI number is 1952528044.

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Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. As a Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, PhD 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 Morristown, NJ

Exercise & Sports Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is an Exercise & Sports Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in physiology, psychology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. As an Exercise & Sports Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, PhD 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 Morristown, NJ

Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients. As a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, 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 Morristown, NJ

Family Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Family Psychologist in Morristown, NJ 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, Anthony F. Tasso, 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 Morristown, NJ

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 Morristown, NJ

Adult Development & Aging Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental and behavioral issues in aging adults. As an Adult Development & Aging Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, PhD 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 Morristown, NJ

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating intellectual and developmental disabilities in children and adults. As an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, 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 Morristown, NJ

Group Psychotherapist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Group Psychotherapist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in providing psychotherapy and group cohesiveness for people experiencing similar mental health challenges. As a Group Psychotherapist, Anthony F. Tasso, PhD performs group therapy to improve mental health in safe, comfortable settings. Group Psychotherapy is the care of the mental health of a group of people, following the principles of The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy by Irvin D. Yalom. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Group Psychotherapists include stress, social anxiety, depression, harassment, relationships, work, anger issues, substance abuse, and suicide. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Group Psychotherapists include group therapy that instills: safety, catharsis, unity, support, hope, interpersonal learning, acceptance, conflict resolution, and socialization technique development via behavior imitation.

A psychologist who specializes in group psychology and group psychotherapy that is an evidenced-based specialty that prepares group leaders to identify and capitalize on developmental and healing possibilities embedded in the interpersonal/intrapersonal functioning of individual group members as well as collectively for the group. Emphasis is placed on the use of group dynamics to assist and treat individual group members. The specialty is applicable to all age groups, children, adolescents, adults and older adults, for a wide variety of conditions and concerns, and in numerous and diverse settings.

Group Psychotherapists in Morristown, NJ

Health Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Health Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in understanding the economic, social, emotional, and mental influencers that might cause illnesses. As a Health Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, PhD performs therapies to help patients overcome lifestyle issues that could impact their physical well-being. Health Psychology is the psychology branch that focuses on how a patient's physical health is affected by social, emotional, and mental factors; and their emotional and mental reaction to sickness and recovery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Health Psychologists include psychosomatic illnesses like phobias, emotional eating, smoking, and self-control challenges. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Health Psychologists include physical and psychological assessments.

A psychologist who specializes in clinical health psychology that investigates and implements clinical services across diverse populations and settings to promote health and well-being and to prevent, treat, and manage illness and disability. Clinical health psychology sees health as the confluence of psychological, social, cultural, and biological factors and applies this understanding to professional activities including:
* Research
* Clinical service
* Consulting with, educating, and supervising other health care providers and psychologists
* Advising organizations, institutions, the public, and policymakers

Health Psychologists in Morristown, NJ

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 Morristown, NJ

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Anthony F. Tasso is a Clinical Psychologist in Morristown, NJ with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. As a Clinical Psychologist, Anthony F. Tasso, 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 Morristown, NJ

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