2007-06-04 12:30:04 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
A psychiatrist has very specific qualifications. S/he is a medical doctor (M.D.) with specialty training in psychiatry, and thus can provide "talk" therapy, but can also prescribe drugs (such as antidepressants or anti-psychotics) or engage in any medical interventions. Therapist is a general term used for anyone who provides any kind of therapy. When a person says s/he is seeing a therapist, they could mean a psychiatrist, a psychologist (someone with a Ph.D. or Master's degree in psychology), or someone with or without some other kind of training.
2007-06-04 12:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist and a therapist can both give therapy, but a psychiatrist has an M.D. and has gone to medical school. Only a psychiatrist can prescribe drugs.
Typically, psychiatrists also charge much more.
2007-06-04 19:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by lucy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both can provide counseling & therapy.
A therapist or psychologist has a degree, such as an MS or PhD.
A psychiatrist has completed medical school, internship & residency & is an MD. That means that he/she can prescribe medications & perform other medical procedures.
2007-06-04 20:05:13 · answer #3 · answered by WillyC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very briefly, I think a therapist provides therapy for your problems and a psychiatrist tells you why you have problems.
2007-06-04 19:40:32 · answer #4 · answered by Aqua 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably about 30 bux an hour..lol .. glad u luv yer baby!!:)
2007-06-04 20:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by heather h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋