hmm that's very interesting; is there a way you can speak with your regular doctor's nurse directly to see if she can tell you why they want u to see all 3?

well today was my first time at the doctors in the first place. i mean i expected to see the therpist and psychaitrist. after i got those sceduled the nurse had called me and told me that she was scheduling an appt for a psychologist. it just doesnt make sense to me. and i can't do anything w/o my mom's apporval because i am under her insurance.

ja that is strange; maybe when you see one of the drs you're booked with you'll get to find out why the regular dr wants u seeing so many; to me it seems overkill but maybe they know something we don't; I'd hope so anyways since they're the ones who are supposed to be so intelligent.

Psychiatrist is usually for meds. Therapist can be a psychologist or some other degree trained to do therapy. A psychologist can do therapy or do testing and diagnosis. I'm not sure why you would need a therapist and a psychologist.

Been in that circle recently. My doctor was new to dealing with SI. She didnt want to give me meds without psychaitrst support. My counselor isnt able to prescribe meds. Also a psych person can diagnois to help the others with what you are dealing with. Personally I left my doctor and found one that is willing to listen to ME and do want needs to be done for ME. No more psych people and my counselor thinks I am progessing great with the med change and a support group I am involved in. Good luck but talk to your mom and explain your side. Also put a list a questions togther so you can have some answers

I expect the psychologist is going to evaluate you with questionnaires and such.

Well my doctor revered me to a psychiatrist. Witch I could talk to get diagnosed and meds. But I did not have the opportunity to get to see the psychiatrist so my doctor helped me with that she phoned her and got me diagnosed and on proper meds. And sent me to a free counselor wich I only sow once cos felt wors after talking to her. But in my opinion you are suppose to see a psychiatrist . But maby change doctors to someone that you understand and that understands you. Good luck hope you come right

From what I understand/my experience/what my therapist told me- psychiatrist is for meds who you see every once every few weeks to check on things from the medical standpoint for getting a chemical balance. A therapist/ psychologist/ counselor is some one you see on a regular basis like once a week to talk through your issues, think of things to do besides si, and help you deal with anything that is bothering you.

The two of them work together to make sure that you get all the help you need. If you find a therapist that you like she will be able to recommend some one that she works with. this way you are more likely to end up with two people who you like and trust who are able to work together well.

It is possible that the nurse and the psychologist just used different terminology. Did you go see you general practitioner? Some times the nurses don't have a firm of a grasp on the specialty doctors so she probably would not be the best to ask. but you only need the two.

Your therapist is a psychologist. Maybe the call you got was for therapy.

Your therapist is a psychologist. Maybe the call you got was for therapy.

Your therapist is a psychologist. Maybe the call you got was for therapy.

My second therapist was a nurse practitioner with a PhD in psychiatric nursing. She was able to do therapy and prescribe drugs. I so much wish I could see her again, but she's on the opposite coast as me now. She the head of the nursing department at a collage in California. The therapist I have now has a masters degree in social work. I'm not sure who I will be seeing for meds. It could be a psychiatrist a regular MD or a nurse practioner, they can all prescribe meds. I would prefer a nurse. All of them can be therapists, but usually the higher the degree the more they charge.