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ABOUT PSYCHOTHERAPY
Choosing a Therapist
Types of Therapists
Risks and Benefits of
Therapy
Process of Therapy
Confidentiality
Ending Therapy
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Types of Psychotherapists
- Psychiatrists are medical doctors and have an M.D. degree.
They are especially trained in the understanding and management of medications,
and only an M.D. can prescribe medication.
- A psychologist has either a Ph.D. or a Psy.D. degree. Psychologists
have extensive training in human behavior and emotions, as well as in
assessment and testing for emotional or educational functioning.
- Other types of licensed therapists include licensed clinical
social workers (LCSWs) and marriage and family therapists (MFTs). Some
nurses receive special training to provide psychotherapy. These therapists
usually hold a masters degree, have fewer years of formal education
in human behavior compared to psychologists, and do not do a dissertation
to obtain their degree.
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