whats the difference between a psychotherapist and a therapist, and a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

Answer 1

A psychiatrist and psychologist are professional designations with specific educational criteria. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an MD) with a specialty in psychiatry. He or she can prescribe meds and some of them also do therapy (counseling). A psychologist usually has a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD, unless they are a school psychologist with a Masters). They conduct therapy and some also do psychological testing.

On the other hand, a "therapist" is more of a general designation. As the poster above said, there are occupational therapists, physical therapists, sex therapists, educational therapists, all different kinds. The kind of therapist that uses psychological methods to help people with emotional conditions is called a "psychotherapist." However, this person could be a psychologist, Marriage and Family therapist (with a specific degree in Marriage and Family therapy) or even a social worker (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). It's kind of confusing, I know. That's why you should never be afraid to specifically ask whatever mental health professional that you see what exactly his or her training background is, as well as their degree, specialty and license.

Answer 2

Firstly, psychotherapists are a form of therapists, then there are occupational therapists, educational therapists, management therapists. A therapist and a psychotherapist deals with the underlying problem that caused something like depression such as a car accident. A psychiatrist looks at a mental disorder and how it affects the physiological side of us. So how schizophrenia
affects us physically, they then treat it. Psychologists, again there are many types, a clinical psychologist is much the same as a psychiatrist. They look at mental disorders but deal with the disorder rather than the physical symptoms. SO a clinical psychologist would deal with the actual schizophrenia rather than the effects on the body.
Hope this helped a little

Answer 3

A psychotherapist gets a little bit into your mind to find out which specific behaviors are causing your problems. A therapist is usually a social worker with a Masters degree, who basically does therapy, but cannot prescribe drugs. A psychiatrist gives you all kinds of personality tests, does in-depth interviews and assessments, and diagnoses you with whatever problems he thinks you have. He is a Medical Doctor also,and can prescribe prescriptions.
A psychologist can offer therapy, and can give some in-depth assessments, but cannot prescribe drugs. Unless they have a Doctorate degree.(MD)

Answer 4

No difference. All solve mental problems with or without medicines.