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 Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, FL
Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist
Dr. Filomena F. Ferrara is an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist in Tampa, FL
with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating intellectual and developmental disabilities in children and adults.
As an Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Psychologist, Filomena F. Ferrara, PhD, EdS 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 Tampa, FL
Researcher
Researchers in Tampa, FL
Rehabilitation Practitioner
A health care practitioner who trains or retrains individuals disabled by disease or injury to help them attain their maximum functional capacity.
Rehabilitation Practitioners in Tampa, FL
Blind Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. Filomena F. Ferrara is a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist in Tampa, FL
with special training and skill in instructing patients on vision loss management.
As a Blind Rehabilitation Specialist, Filomena F. Ferrara, PhD, EdS performs
therapy and education to patients of all ages. Blind Rehabilitation is
the improvement of a blind patient's quality of life and independence. Significant diseases and conditions treated by
Blind Rehabilitation Specialists include severe vision loss from disease and eye injuries.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Blind Rehabilitation Specialists
include mobility training, reading and writing techniques, and assistive device management.
Blind Rehabilitation Specialists in Tampa, FL
Rehabilitation Counselor
An individual trained and educated in a systematic process of assisting persons with physical, mental, developmental, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to achieve their personal, career, and independent living goals assessment and appraisal, diagnosis and treatment planning, career (vocational) counseling, individual and group counseling interventions for adjustments to the medical and psychosocial impact of disability, case management, program evaluation and research, job analysis and placement counseling, and consultation on rehabilitation resources and technology. Certification generally requires a Master's degree with specialized courses in rehabilitation processes and technology.
Rehabilitation Counselors in Tampa, FL
Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists provide treatment for people recovering from a mental or physical illness to regain their independence and stability and to engage in normal daily occupations (work, home, family life, school, leisure). Occupational therapists provide particular emphasis on interventions that result in improved quality of life and decrease hospitalization.
Mental Health Occupational Therapists in Tampa, FL
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist
Dr. Filomena F. Ferrara is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Tampa, FL
with special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition.
As a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist, Filomena F. Ferrara, PhD, EdS 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 Tampa, FL
Health Psychologist
Dr. Filomena F. Ferrara is a Health Psychologist in Tampa, FL
with special training and skill in understanding the economic, social, emotional, and mental influencers that might cause illnesses.
As a Health Psychologist, Filomena F. Ferrara, PhD, EdS 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 Tampa, FL
