Practical Advice How would you know if you need a psychologist over a therapist?

[invisibleperson]

I struggle with disordered eating, depression (moderate-severe) and social anxiety

 

[FlamingoWrangler]

I think the “system” is so overburdened that I would take any appointment I could get! Idk if you have more choices.
Overall, try looking for the best fit for you.
Evaluate:
specialty, (for example-eating disorders)
personality,
cost & scheduling.

My knowlege is quite limited. But-
A psychologist can make a diagnosis.
Counselors & Therapists can not.
They all can do talk therapy.
Their education levels are varied.

I hope that helps a little. Let me know what you find.

 

[Lady Wolfshead]

A therapist should be able to help address any of those problems you have. I would choose someone who has at least a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology.

 

[Ziggy]

I struggle with disordered eating, depression (moderate-severe) and social anxiety

I have a friend with these issues and he's going to see a psychologist in the near future. I'm worried though as he's pretty much already written if off as being a waste of time before he's even attended. Things are bad now and just keep getting worse, so I really do hope you find some help and if you do if you could let me know here or via a PM that would be much appreciated.

 

[KimmMich]

We usually know that psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotherapists are different specialists. But to say how they differ from each other, and certainly to determine who to address with a particular illness. Sometimes it seems that all these specialists do the same thing, but it turns out that there are differences, and they are significant. When I had nervous breakdowns, they recommended a psychotherapist to identify the cause at Alveda Clinic. I can say that I was cured of my long-standing depression after six months.

 

[seabird]

can say that I was cured of my long-standing depression after six months.

What therapy or medication would you say helped bring this cure about?