Psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist: What’s the difference?

What are the differences between a psychiatrist, a psychologist, and a psychotherapist? At Psychiatric Care Center we have a complete treatment team devoted to your wellbeing.

What is a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medically trained doctor who has chosen to specialize in psychiatry. This is the person who diagnoses disorders and prescribes medication.

What is a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a medically trained doctor who has chosen to specialize in psychiatry. This is the person who diagnoses disorders and prescribes medication.

What is a psychologist?

A psychologist has a degree and PsyD — a Doctor of Psychology degree. They study people’s behavior. Most are researchers and others are clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists work with people with complex mental health issues.

What is a psychologist?

A psychologist has a degree and PHD in psychology. They study the behavior in people. Most are researchers and others are clinical psychologists. Clinical psychologists work with people with complex mental health issues.

What is a psychotherapist?

A psychotherapist is another word for a counselor. This is the person one would go to for talk therapy to work through emotional and psychological issues.

What is a psychotherapist?

A psychotherapist is another word for a counselor. This is the person one would go to for talk therapy to work through emotional and psychological issues.

Here at Psychiatric Care Center we have all three. We have a complete team of mental health specialists with many years of experience in behavioral health and substance abuse.

Learn more about our Psychiatric Care Center providers. Contact us to set up an appointment.