I'm about to start psychotherapy with a LPC with a MA. Is that enough? Should I find one who has a PhD? I would appreciate if someone could explain to me what exactly a LPC is.
2007-10-28 09:18:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
As you know a psychotherapist does not have to be a PhD. Most states will license them with a masters.
A psychiatrist must also be a M.D.
LPC means licensed psychological counselor.
Most people will list their qualifications and degrees, or at least highest degree on their information.
It will say: so and so, M.A. or M.S. or PhD after their name. along with licenses they hold.
There will be a local association that will give you a list of members.
2007-10-28 09:28:33 · answer #1 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A psychotherapist is a MA or PhD. LPC is licensed Professional Counselor. A psychiatrist is an MD, with a specialty in psychology.
2007-10-28 09:24:11 · answer #2 · answered by mediahoney 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A licensed therapist can be an LCPC or an LCSW either is qualified. An LCPC is a licensed clinical professional counselor and LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker. Either is quite qualified for therapy.No a PhD is not necessarily any more or less qualified, but their technique may be different.
A psychiatrist is a MD an most dont do a whole lot of therapy, but focus on prescribing medication.
What is more important is how comfortable you feel with a particular therapist.
Good Luck!
2007-10-28 09:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by Freckles... 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
nothing they are both licenced drug dealers
2007-10-28 09:27:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋