EPISODE · Jul 17, 2023 · 37 MIN
Episode 145 | Different Mental Health Professionals
from Psych Talk · host Dr. Jessica Rabon
What is the difference between a psychiatrist and psychologist? What is the difference between a therapist and a psychologist? Should I go to counseling or therapy? There are a number of different professionals in the mental health field and it can be confusing understanding what each one does and how they were trained. A recent [deleted tweet] by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) highlighted that even those in the field do not fully understand the training and expertise of other professionals. In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss various mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists, their schooling, training, and what they do. This episode only applies to professionals and the USA and gives a general overview of some differences and similarities, recognizing that degrees are program dependent and licensure is state dependent. At the end of the day, all professionals have a role in mental health and it is our job to work together to best serve our clients. Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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What is the difference between a psychiatrist and psychologist? What is the difference between a therapist and a psychologist? Should I go to counseling or therapy? There are a number of different professionals in the mental health field and it can be confusing understanding what each one does and how they were trained. A recent [deleted tweet] by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) highlighted that even those in the field do not fully understand the training and expertise of other professionals. In today's episode of Psych Talk I discuss various mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors, and marriage and family therapists, their schooling, training, and what they do. This episode only applies to professionals and the USA and gives a general overview of some differences and similarities, recognizing that degrees are program dependent and licensure is state dependent. At the end of the day, all professionals have a role in mental health and it is our job to work together to best serve our clients. Connect with Me: Follow me on IG @jessicaleighphd Follow the podcast on IG @psych.talk.podcast Follow me on TikTok @jessicaleighphd Follow me on Youtube Follow me on Threads @jessicaleighphd Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast Join my Facebook community: Grow Through What You Go Through Ways to Work With Me: Mind Over Matter LGBTQ+ Affirming Masterclass Be a guest on my podcast Resources: Anti-Racism Resources LGBTQ+ Affirming Resources The Helping Professional's Guide to Boundary Setting Intro/Outro Music Life of Riley by Kevin MacLeod Music License
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