You know, I don't really know what the difference is!

I dumped my therapist ..and the one before her. I get most from my Pdoc because what i need is medication ..not chattering on and on ..I talk ,i have no problem expressing myself or telling someone what I want and need. What i want and need is medication !

good question! i was seeing a psychologist for the last couple of years and have recently quit because its not been any help for a while. now that you bring this up, i think i should look for a therapist again. ..even though i don't really know the difference...

I bet a psychologist charges DOUBLE per hour.

At least in the US, I think anyone can call themself a "therapist." A lot are social workers, which is fine, but I'd ask. A psychologist is someone who has a PhD in psychology or a PsyD, which I prefer.

and in the U.S. both are completely unaffordable.

Dobie, I agree it's a rip, but I have finally found a tdoc (and a pdoc) who are covered by my insurance, which was not easy. it's hard enough finding one who is not an idiot. So, I pay $30 a session, which I would certainly rather spend on a mani-pedi but you gotta do what you gotta do.

You need something quick cos you got TWO of these going !!

Psychologists would rather be seen on TV.
That says it all

Cyncia - my insurance does not cover mental illness. Can you believe it?????

Dobie... *big sigh* That really sucks.

BTW Dobie, I forgot to mention my Lamictal is not covered at all. $100 a month. Lame!

I guess I've gotten lucky with mine. I have insurance and don't pay more than $20 for either my psychiatrist or therapist and my insurance has a good rx plan as well.

Pyschiatrist are actually medical doctors that specialize in physchology. That's why they can prescribe medication. Pyschologist and/or therapist are not. That's the difference.

I have both because my pdoc just does my medication. We talk of course but the main focus is the medication and stabalization. I love my pdoc. He's the best. I would adopt him and bring him home with me if I could.

My therapist is wonderful too. Listens well, asks the right questions, etc. They both seem to have the teamwork attitude and instead of telling me what to do we discuss it and decide together. I respond MUCH better to that.

I hope everyone finds the combination that is best for them.

I wonder who would nod out on you first? My psychologist always seems like he is either fighting sleep, picking crap out of his ears, or just plain daydreaming?

I think whoever sleeps first would be the loser.

LOL, Simon #13
I'm like Strum, confused w/2 of this threads goin. :\, but at least there are different points of view on each one.
Luv Yuns ((hugs)), SG

I prefer whomever "gets me" and can help me....I have met with over 20 counselors, therapists, etc.....one person who is one of the ones who helped me the most, simply had a degree in education and no psych degree at all. Keep looking.....