Psychologist, Psychotherapist, or Psychiatrist: Who To Go to With Problems?
If you are haunted by low energy, stress, and depression, and are struggling to cope with it on your own, it is worth seeking help from a specialist. However, you may not be sure who to consult. What is the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist, and psychotherapist?
Dr. Dennis
Psychologist
What is it? A specialist with an advanced degree in psychology, who can work in a wide range of areas including Gestalt psychology, behaviorism, humanistic psychology, cognitive-behavioral, psychoanalysis, art therapy, etc. A psychologist is not a doctor and cannot diagnose and/or prescribe drugs. They do not work with the disease — they work with healthy people who are dealing with stress, relationship issues with family and friends, trouble with decision making, conflicts, and more. The basis of the psychologist's work is training, testing, and counseling — both individual and group.
When should you go to a psychologist? If you are going through a difficult divorce, have lost ===a loved one, have a difficult situation at work with your boss or colleagues, cannot ...
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