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What Is the Difference Between Therapists, and Psychiatrists?

Question by Puukii: What is the difference between Therapists, and Psychiatrists?
I used to be taking “therapy” with a counselor, but she suggested and recommended for me to go see a psychiatrist. I’ve never been sure what the difference is…

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Answer by David B
psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in treating mental illness.

Anyone can legally be called a therapist in the United States.

Clinical Psychologists require a PhD in clinical psychology, a few thousand hours of clinical training, and board exams.

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