2007-01-01 06:30:25 · 10 answers · asked by fantasy1012003 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
A psychologist is a therapist, BUT a therapist is not always a psychologist.
A psychologist *always* has a *doctoral* degree in psychology. Most psychologists are licensed to provide therapy (but some work as researchers or have other jobs). They are referred to as Dr. ___.
A therapist does not necessarily have to have a degree in psychology. A person can work as a therapist if he or she has a masters degree in social work or a masters degree in psychology (though not all states allow a person with a masters in psychology to be licensed as a therapist, so if you see someone with a masters degree it's important to find out if they are actually able to practice). They are referred to as Ms./Mr. ___.
A counselor can be a person with just a bachelor's degree in psychology or another field. Many inpatient psychiatric hospitals have counselors who work with patients on a daily basis. These people are often not licensed and almost always work in a supervised capacity.
A psychiatrist has a medical degree. A psychiatrist can be trained to provide therapy.
2007-01-01 06:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there isnt really a difference
they are one in the same
the different is between a psychologist and a psychiatrist
a psychologist is a person trained and educated to perform psychological research, testing, and therapy.
and a psychiatrist is the same but goes through medical school and prescribes drugs if needed such as prozac
2007-01-01 06:40:04 · answer #2 · answered by imrad.letshug 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A Psychologist is a person who studies the mental behaviour of individuals,the problems of a person.
but a therapist is a person who cures a particular disease,who carries out a therapy may be a specialist in provision of a therapy.
For eg. a physiotherapist who gives therapies or exercises to lessened the pain of bones etc...
2007-01-01 06:46:47 · answer #3 · answered by INDIAN 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Almost anyone can be a therapist.
To be a psychologist you need to have a degree in psychology.
2007-01-01 06:40:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A therapist treats you after a psychologist has dug deep into your psyche. Or, in other words $175/hr. difference.
2007-01-01 06:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by Queen Zelda 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Psychologists are more highly trained. They, as far as I know, all hold doctorate degrees. They are however different still from psychiatrists, who are medical doctors.
2007-01-01 06:38:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-01 09:51:38 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a therapist helps you through physical issues...a psychologists helps you through mental and emotional issues
2007-01-01 06:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by vixendreamz4u 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
May be none (semantics-what someone calls their person) , but could be degree of education (MSW, LCSW, PhD, vs MFT, vs Psychiatrist-MD, etc)
2007-01-01 06:38:42 · answer #9 · answered by pops 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
2 diff. names for the same occupation
2007-01-01 06:38:40 · answer #10 · answered by abby j 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋