Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in diagnosing and treating mental disorders that affect young patients.
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
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 at
Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology practices 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 Psychology
practices 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 Durham, NC
Neuropsychology
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Neuropsychology practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have 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.
Neuropsychologists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
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 at
Neuropsychology practices include headaches, Parkinson's disease, movement disorders like epilepsy, as well as memory and cognitive disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neuropsychology
practices 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.
Neuropsychologists in Durham, NC
Family Psychology
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Family Psychology practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have 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.
Family Psychologists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
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 at
Family Psychology practices 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 Psychology
practices 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 Durham, NC
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition.
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
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 at
Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology practices include depression, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, and sleeping disorders.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology
practices 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 Durham, NC
School Psychology
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 Durham, NC
Group Psychotherapy
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Group Psychotherapy practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in providing psychotherapy and group cohesiveness for people experiencing similar mental health challenges.
Group Psychotherapists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
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 at
Group Psychotherapy practices include stress, social anxiety, depression, harassment, relationships, work, anger issues, substance abuse, and suicide.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Group Psychotherapy
practices 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 Durham, NC
Clinical Psychology
Next Step Psychology, PLLC is a Clinical Psychology practice in Durham, NC
with healthcare providers who have special training and skill in identifying and managing psychological disorders.
Clinical Psychologists at Next Step Psychology, PLLC perform
psychological evaluations and creates treatment protocols. Clinical Psychology is
the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated at
Clinical Psychology practices include phobias, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia.
Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Psychology
practices 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 Durham, NC
