Which type of mental health provider do you need?
The world of mental health providers is complex and it can be difficult to know the difference between various professionals working in mental health and which you may want to be seen by. Use the following free resource to gain a better understanding of the various roles in mental health and what they do.
Clinical Psychologist
Degrees: Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP
Skills: Therapy, cognitive assessment
Why would you need a clinical psychologist?
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Degrees: Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP
Skills: Therapy, cognitive assessment
Why would you need a clinical psychologist?
Psychiatrist
Degrees: M.D., D.O.
Skills: Therapy, cognitive assessment
Why would you need a psychiatrist?
Social Workers
Degrees: Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP
Skills: Therapy, cognitive assessment
Why would you need a clinical psychologist?
Counselor/Therapist
Degrees: M.A., M.S., LMFT
Skills: Therapy
Why would you need a counselor/therapist?
Life Coach
Degrees: Ph.D., Psy.D., ABPP
Skills: Therapy, cognitive assessment
Why would you need a clinical psychologist?