Therapists

Question 1

What can a psychiatrist do that a psychologist cant?

Answer 1

Prescribe medication.

Question 2

What are psychologists?

Answer 2

Phd’s or Psy.Ds in clinical psychology who are state licensed.

Question 3

What is a psychiatrist?

Answer 3

An MD who goes on to specialize in mental problems .

Question 4

What are counselors?

Answer 4

MFCCs, MFTs, or other master’s degree state licensed therapists for relational day to day trouble.

Question 5

What are psychoanalysts?

Answer 5

Psychologists or psychiatrists with training in psychodynamics.

Question 6

What are social workers?

Answer 6

Work for foster care or other government agencies. Require a masters degree in social work and state licensing.

Question 7

What are therapists?

Answer 7

Therapist can be anyone, they have no oversight.

Question 8

What are the recovery rates with therapy?

Answer 8

94-95%

Question 9

In what time frame is therapy most helpful?

Answer 9

At least 4 months, up to two years.

Question 10

What are some potentially harmful forms of therapies??

Answer 10

• Scared straight
• Critical incident stress debriefing
• Facilitated communication: for non verbal communication
• Attachment therapies
• Recovered memory therapy: can plant false memories