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Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 17 years

About Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD

Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD is a clinical psychologist, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, sleep specialist, phd, family nurse practitioner, community health registered nurse, registered nurse, counseling psychologist, neuropsychologist, primary care nurse practitioner, cognitive & behavioral psychologist, group psychotherapist, health service psychologist, and primary care doctor. Dr. Tracy F. Kuo has 17 years of experience in clinical psychology.

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Education

Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD earned degrees of a Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Philosophy.

Licenses

Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since February 15, 2007, and her NPI number is 1316080344. Dr. Kuo certified her NPI information on 01/05/2021.

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Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Clinical Psychologist in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders. As a Clinical Psychologist, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, 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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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Sleep Specialist, PhD

Sleep medicine is a clinical specialty with a focus on clinical problems that require accurate diagnosis and treatment. The knowledge base of sleep medicine is derived from many disciplines including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, respiratory physiology, pharmacology, psychology, psychiatry, neurology, general internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, and pediatrics as well as others.

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Family Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Family Nurse Practitioner in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in family-centric general health care. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD performs preventative, diagnostic and treatment procedures for a variety of acute and chronic diseases, conditions, and injuries. Family Nurse Practice is an advanced practice registered nurse who works autonomously or in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to deliver family-oriented care. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Family Nurse Practitioners include cold and flu, infections, high blood pressure, hormone imbalance, hepatitis, diabetes, lacerations or minor trauma, and sexually transmitted diseases. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Family Nurse Practitioners include medical history analysis, physical exams, diagnostic testing, nutrition and treatment plan development, hormone balancing, immunization delivery, wound suturing and removal, and patient education.

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Community Health Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse

A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.'s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.

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Counseling Psychologist

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Counseling Psychologist in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in treating mental health challenges and crises using goal-oriented methods. As a Counseling Psychologist, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, 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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Neuropsychologist

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Neuropsychologist in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in evaluating and treating nervous system disorders, then determining how illnesses, injuries, and diseases of the brain and nervous system influence the way a patient feels, thinks, and behaves. As a Neuropsychologist, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD performs the evaluation, assessment, and diagnosis of various brain conditions. Neuropsychology is the study and evaluation of the relationship between the brain and behavior in order to treat dysfunctions in that relationship. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neuropsychologists include headaches, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders like epilepsy, as well as memory and cognitive disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neuropsychologists include bedside cognitive and behavioral neurologic screens; evaluation of intelligence, executive functions (such as planning, abstraction, conceptualization), attention, memory, language, perception, sensorimotor functions, motivation, mood state and emotion, quality of life, and personality styles.

A clinical psychologist who applies principles of assessment and intervention based upon the scientific study of human behavior as it relates to normal and abnormal functioning of the central nervous system. The specialty is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and the application of such knowledge to human problems.

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Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

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Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition. As a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, PhD 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.

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Group Psychotherapist

Dr. Tracy F. Kuo is a Group Psychotherapist in Newport Beach, CA with special training and skill in providing psychotherapy and group cohesiveness for people experiencing similar mental health challenges. As a Group Psychotherapist, Tracy F. Kuo, NP, 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.

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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).

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Primary Care Doctor

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