Psychologist or therapist?

[SoreArms]

Which would you rather go to and why?

from what I understand a psyche will try to analyze you for clinical problems and give you meds. A Therapist will talk to you, listen to your problems and try to help you sort things out mentally.

I chose a therapsit, I don't want to be dumbed up or dependent on brain drugs.

Also therapist is close to "the rapist"

 

[wtlftr]

Umm a psychiatrist give meds.. A therapist and psychologist listen and refer.

 

[jenscats5]

They both do the same thing, but a psychiatist is allowed to prescribe meds.....

 

[RottenWillow]

VERY few psychiatrists do psychotherapy these days. If you want that you need to be a psychotherapist or psychologist. If you want a script for depression or anxiety see the psychiatrist.

 

[Becoming]

lobotomist.

 

[gregory]

VERY few psychiatrists do psychotherapy these days. If you want that you need to be a psychotherapist or psychologist. If you want a script for depression or anxiety see the psychiatrist.

Right on. It's an area of medicine i have been thinking about pursuing.

 

[SoreArms]

oops, I think I meant psychiatrist, either way I go with "the rapist"

 

[RottenWillow]

lobotomist.

anestesiology, opthamology, internal medicine, and plastic surgery.

didja taker to the beach?

das whut we planned, but she stood me up, Roxanne, Roxanne.

 

[nvrbuffenuff_girl]

Which would you rather go to and why?

from what I understand a psyche will try to analyze you for clinical problems and give you meds. A Therapist will talk to you, listen to your problems and try to help you sort things out mentally.

I chose a therapsit, I don't want to be dumbed up or dependent on brain drugs.

Also therapist is close to "the rapist"

California is only of the few, if not only, states that allow psychologists to prescribe medications. There are different kinds of psychologist though. Not all are clinical.

A pyschotheraphist, in my opinion is best for you. You are going to these behavioral health specialists because of the talk you had with your boss, right? Sort of to appease him. Or do you actually think you need some kind of counseling (for lack of better term) to help you cope with your situations in life?

 

[SoreArms]

VERY few psychiatrists do psychotherapy these days. If you want that you need to be a psychotherapist or psychologist. If you want a script for depression or anxiety see the psychiatrist.

I need to go to one, not become one. I only need to see one because my boss thinks my lack of productivity is due to depression (in case you missed the thread). I think going to a therapist might be cool. I'll finally get to let all my deep dark secrets and fears out. Is that how it goes, anyways?

 

[SoreArms]

California is only of the few, if not only, states that allow psychologists to prescribe medications. There are different kinds of psychologist though. Not all are clinical.

A pyschotheraphist, in my opinion is best for you. You are going to these behavioral health specialists because of the talk you had with your boss, right? Sort of to appease him. Or do you actually think you need some kind of counseling (for lack of better term) to help you cope with your situations in life?

you are correct, only to appease my boss, but I think it might also be a good chance to get other hang ups I have off my chest.

 

[Becoming]

I need to go to one, not become one. I only need to see one because my boss thinks my lack of productivity is due to depression (in case you missed the thread). I think going to a therapist might be cool. I'll finally get to let all my deep dark secrets and fears out. Is that how it goes, anyways?

come to my place for a week... I will do some behavior modification therapy utilizing the latest shock treatment for only $1200 for the week.

 

[Smurfy]

If you're going to a "therapist", check the credentials and whatnot. ANyone with a Masters degree can call themselves a counselor but alot arent licensed clinicians. For instance, someone with a MA in Psychology could do counseling, call it therapy but yet not have a State License. You definitely want someone with a LIcense and CLinical background. ok thanks

 

[Ulcasterdropout]

LOL@"The Rapists"...you Rogue!

........try "Household Objects" for $400.

Seriously, I hope it helps. Do it!

 

[Whiskey]

anabolicist

Whiskey

 

[Werd]

A good therapist/psychologist/psychiatrist can do wonders. The bad ones will give themselves up rather quickly.

 

[Paulos]

California is only of the few, if not only, states that allow psychologists to prescribe medications.

Uhh...Last time I checked Psychologists could only perscribe in New Mexico. I have never heard of a Psychologist being able to perscribe in CA.

 

[Raina]

I'd vote therapist. Having seen both at some point I'll say that a psychiatrist asks you a handful of questions and starts handing you perscriptions asap. A therapist (aka a counselling psychologist) helps you figure out what's bothering you and can help you come up with healthier strategies for dealing with day to day life.

 

[ChefWide]

I'd vote therapist. Having seen both at some point I'll say that a psychiatrist asks you a handful of questions and starts handing you perscriptions asap. A therapist (aka a counselling psychologist) helps you figure out what's bothering you and can help you come up with healthier strategies for dealing with day to day life.

Right on the money. Very much a pill recepticle when seeing the 'Dr.' but found the hole in my life after two sessions with a therapist... oh... and George Spellwin is responsible for saving my life, just in case you didn't know.

 

[Raina]

I've seen 3 different psychiatrists. 2 out of 3 times I left with a 2 week "sample" supply of medication and a perscription for it if I liked it and the other time I got 2 perscriptions after about 5 minutes of talking to me.

I know that medication can help some people but my gosh it seems insane to just throw pills at people and not teach them to deal with practical coping skills.

 

[DIVISION]

They both do the same thing, but a psychiatist is allowed to prescribe meds.....

Correct for the most part.

A Psychologist will try to help you work through issues without the use of behaviour altering drugs.

A Psychiatrist will diagnose you with a medical condition and prescribe drugs and/or therapy sessions.

A Counselor does the same job as the Psychologist although on a much smaller scale. Counselors are limited in what they can do, but they can be invaluable in some instances.

DIV

 

[DIVISION]

Uhh...Last time I checked Psychologists could only perscribe in New Mexico. I have never heard of a Psychologist being able to perscribe in CA.

In California they have a unique situation where a person with a PhD in Psychology can take a post-grad course in basic psychiatric pharmacology, therebye giving them the license to presrcribe psych meds. I've looked in to it, as I'm possibly going for a Masters or PhD down the road.

This is the only situation in which a Psychologist can legally prescribe psychiatric meds.

DIV

 

[Gymgurl]

Which would you rather go to and why?

from what I understand a psyche will try to analyze you for clinical problems and give you meds. A Therapist will talk to you, listen to your problems and try to help you sort things out mentally.

I chose a therapsit, I don't want to be dumbed up or dependent on brain drugs.

Also therapist is close to "the rapist"

Do you find it odd that I went to school to be a the rapist?

 

[FreeballinDC]

My psych prescribes my drugs, and he also runs the group that I am in for therapy.

The meds he scripted are working very well on my depression (turns out its a family thing), and the therapy is helping me cope with the bullshit that is 21st century American life.

 

[DIVISION]

Do you find it odd that I went to school to be a the rapist?

No...........but your Bon Jovi fetish is haunting me to this day......

DIV

 

[Gymgurl]

Okay I will change it back to the assatar

 

[DIVISION]

Okay I will change it back to the assatar

You're making things worse, Gymgurl.......

Please, just chill and let the adults fuck shit up.

DIV

 

[Gymgurl]

Fine....taking my ass and going home......so there you big meanie

 

[SoreArms]

Fine....taking my ass and going home......so there you big meanie

I think my therapist would say that your ass is good for my mental health

 

[SCK]

Which would you rather go to and why?

from what I understand a psyche will try to analyze you for clinical problems and give you meds. A Therapist will talk to you, listen to your problems and try to help you sort things out mentally.

I chose a therapsit, I don't want to be dumbed up or dependent on brain drugs.

Also therapist is close to "the rapist"

Personally, I find that psychologists are more knowlegeable, more academic orientated, more research-based, more up-to-date with the latest symptoms of schizophrenia etc. As for therapists, true that they are more emotionally connect to you, more compassinate, more tune into you and much more pragmatic in their approach and day-to-day existence. However, you'll RARELY find one like Carl Rogers(unconditional Positive Regard approach) or Maslow (Humanistic Psychology) these days...

As to which one I prefer...it really depends on what I need in that particular situation. Sometimes, if I'm lost, things are cloudy, I need someone to hold my hands and guide me I really want someone inspirational and can existentially answer many of the unanswered questions for me and support me then I'd see a therapist, one that specializes in existential counselling.

If I wanted to quit drinking or smoking (or stop using AAS...) then I'd see a psychologist as he is more equipped with the knowledge and theory to assist me out. The psychologist will go through things like Learning & behaviour such as Partial Reinforcement, Pavlov's unconditional/instrumental conditioning, social and environmental effects as the cause of smoking etc.

I really don't like the nature of Psychiatry and its philsophy, it is pretty much enmeshed with Power, Science and Truth. But that doesn't mean it ain't useful for certain individuals whom simply can not cope with certain anxiety disorders, panic attacks or phobias.

Also what do you guys think of Psychoanalysts?
Ever been personally psychoanalyzed...?

Oh, and none of that unconscious homosexual tendency please...

 

[DIVISION]

Personally, I find that psychologists are more knowlegeable, more academic orientated, more research-based, more up-to-date with the latest symptoms of schizophrenia etc. As for therapists, true that they are more emotionally connect to you, more compassinate, more tune into you and much more pragmatic in their approach and day-to-day existence. However, you'll RARELY find one like Carl Rogers(unconditional Positive Regard approach) or Maslow (Humanistic Psychology) these days...

Psychologists ARE more up to date in terms of theories and research-based diagnosis strategies. They are the underdogs of the medical world. Maslow was a good Psychologist, but truly one of a kind. I never found common ground with Carl Rogers.

I really don't like the nature of Psychiatry and its philsophy, it is pretty much enmeshed with Power, Science and Truth. But that doesn't mean it ain't useful for certain individuals whom simply can not cope with certain anxiety disorders, panic attacks or phobias.

Exactly. Certain textbook cases of the greatest severity should probably be handled by a Psychiatrist who can diagnose and prescribe the appropriate medication. After that point, appropriate therapy can begin.

Also what do you guys think of Psychoanalysts?
Ever been personally psychoanalyzed...?

We've advanced beyond Freud and Jung......Mr. SCK. I'm betting I could give you a decent analysis of the person you are by talking with you for five minutes. Take me up on that.

DIV

 

[SCK]

"We've advanced beyond Freud and Jung......Mr. SCK. I'm betting I could give you a decent analysis of the person you are by talking with you for five minutes. Take me up on that."

(Wow, advanced BEYOND Freud and Jung?)

Oh yeah? 5 minutes of internet psychoanalysis session?

Let's do it. PM me.

Psychoanalyzed me.
See through me like a glass.

Simplified me to the state of Truth.

Tell me the things that I fear of hearing, that I dare not confront it.


Also, whilst you are in the mood for psychoanalysis: may I refer you to the thread: 'Confused, sick and help needed greatly' (I think). Your knowledge would be greatly appreciated there rather than challenging me.