What is the difference between a Licensed Clinical Counselor & a Psychologist?

Question

Is the Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor capable of dealing with trauma or personality disorders(if present)? Or only a psychologist? Thanks

Answer 1

It can be confusing, can't it? :) There are many professions that are capable of helping you with trauma and personality disorders. Rather than worrying so much about the degree, see how you feel with the individual therapist.

Therapists that are qualified to do psychotherapy include: psychologists (Ph.D.'s and Psy.D's), Master's level social workers, as well as those with a master's in counseling psychology, etc.

Therapists can have either a master's degree or a doctoral degree. The degree doesn't necessarily tell you how "good" the therapist is, or even who's more qualified/has more training. For example, a master's level social worker may have MORE training than a Ph.D. if they've completed post-graduate training in order to specialize in an area (i.e. someone who has obtained a master's degree then gone on to complete a 3 year trauma studies analytic program...) You'll want to "interview" the therapist, and ask what his/her experience is treating trauma, and what kind of additional training they have received.

Again, each therapist it unique. You'll want to meet with a few and get a sense of who you feel most comfotable with.

Hope this helps.

Good luck! :)

Answer 2

The clinical counselor has different courses in school where a psychologist has many psychology classes. Either one can help you with trauma and personality disorders.

Answer 3

Generally the difference is the LCC has a masters degree and the psychologist has a Ph.D. Both could have their own speciality areas and both should be able to deal with trauma and personality disorders.

Answer 4

A psychologist is different to a counsellor. His degree is more scientifically orientated and he is qualified to run and interpret tests etc. This does nor mean h/she is not good at counselling. but often a counsellor would refer to a psychologist for further clinical investigation if necessary.
Counsellors are more qualified in helping people get to the root of emotional problems by helping the client talk it out.
Not great definitions but there are big differences between the two

Answer 5

four years of school

Answer 6

There is no difference they both do the same thing.

Answer 7

few classes