Community Conversation => Transitioning => Therapy => Topic started by: Brooke33 on October 24, 2015, 09:26:01 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: Brooke33 on October 24, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
Post by: Brooke33 on October 24, 2015, 09:26:01 PM
Hey everyone, I'm beginning to look into therapy options and was curious if there is a difference between psychologist and therapist. Can either diagnose dysphoria, or does it have to be specifically a gender therapist? The main reason I'm asking is my work provides 100% coverage for psychologist services, and I do know there is a difference between psychology and psychiatry.
Any answers would be appreciated, thanks for your time :)
Any answers would be appreciated, thanks for your time :)
Title: Re: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: AnonyMs on October 24, 2015, 10:27:50 PM
Post by: AnonyMs on October 24, 2015, 10:27:50 PM
I expect you need to ask your insurer since they are the one requiring it.
In general its worth having a read of the WPATH Standards of Care which is a guideline for medical stuff and therapy/psychs.
http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351
In general its worth having a read of the WPATH Standards of Care which is a guideline for medical stuff and therapy/psychs.
http://www.wpath.org/site_page.cfm?pk_association_webpage_menu=1351
Title: Re: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: Deborah on October 24, 2015, 11:01:32 PM
Post by: Deborah on October 24, 2015, 11:01:32 PM
A psychologist can make the diagnosis. Mine did.
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Title: Re: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: KristinaM on October 24, 2015, 11:29:55 PM
Post by: KristinaM on October 24, 2015, 11:29:55 PM
The general difference is in education, credentials, and options...
A psychiatrist is an actual doctor and can prescribe medication.
A psychologist is basically just someone to talk to.
That's the oversimplified version anyways.
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A psychiatrist is an actual doctor and can prescribe medication.
A psychologist is basically just someone to talk to.
That's the oversimplified version anyways.
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Title: Re: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: Brooke33 on October 25, 2015, 12:35:19 AM
Post by: Brooke33 on October 25, 2015, 12:35:19 AM
So is the only difference between a Psychologist and therapist a doctorate in psychology?
Title: Re: Psychologist vs Therapist?
Post by: LordKAT on October 25, 2015, 02:10:57 AM
Post by: LordKAT on October 25, 2015, 02:10:57 AM
Anyone can call themselves a therapist. The difference is in experience and education. Psychiatry and psychology are both doctorates I believe, one is medical, the other is not.