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What Is The Difference Between A Psychologist And A Therapist? Which One Do You Need.

. Chapters 0:00 Introduction 0:38 What Is The Difference Between A Psychologist And A Therapist? 2:19 which one do you need • Psychologists and therapists are the titles that come up during every conversation about mental health professionals.  • The terms are used interchangeably, with several people not knowing the difference between the two.  • Both are educated and trained in therapeutic treatments. However, the kind of education they receive and the types of treatments they can offer differ.  • Many people are not aware of these differences. So, let us take a look at them and figure out which one you need according to the situation.  What are the Differences between a Psychologist and a Therapist?  • Both terms are so interchangeably used that even professionals in the field often fail to make the distinction between them.  • Psychologists with a doctorate-level education may often adopt the title of a therapist or a psychotherapist.  • Those who stick around the Master’s education are often called “counselors”.  • To discuss it in detail, psychologists are treatment-focused professionals who rely on psychological research and aim to further it.  • They are essential medical doctors who use research to form the basis of their treatments.  • But psychologists do not have the credentials to prescribe medicine to their patients.  • Psychologists rely the most on behavioral research, which offers details on how people respond to stress and how they deal with mental health problems.  • Behavioral research also contains details of clinical trials and tests.  • On the other hand, counselors, and therapists, while treatment-focused, are more reliant on rhetorical and philosophical theories rather than research.  • While psychologists are certainly more learned about their field, therapists gather professional experience and utilize their theoretical prowess in the field to offer treatments to patients.  • Similarly, a therapist cannot prescribe medication as well, with that right being held by only psychiatrists.  • To summarize the difference between the two, a psychologist has more in-depth knowledge about their field, but a therapist forms a strong theoretical background and social knowledge.  • Furthermore, a therapist cannot make a diagnosis without being under the direct supervision of a psychologist.  Which One Do You Need? • Selecting between a psychologist and a therapist can depend on your situation.  • However, that does not change the fact that both professions have significant overlap when it comes to their treatment and areas of expertise.  • Either of them is a good option and a starting point for general counseling, grief counseling, marriage counseling, and dealing with divorce.  • Both can help you deal with mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression.  • The key difference between choosing either depends on the level of education you are looking for. • A psychologist has more education than a therapist and is an expert in driving change through behavioral and thought patterns.  • However, therapists can often help you in the same manner, with differences between them being quite minimal in a professional capacity.  • However, costs do tend to differ between the two. A psychologist with a private practice is bound to cost more than a therapist.  • These factors should help you decide whether you need a psychologist or a therapist.