Type of therapist?

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-11-2004
Type of therapist?
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Tue, 02-08-2005 - 5:05pm

Hi, I am thinking of seeking counseling for anger and depression issues. My insurance company breaks down the list this way:

Addictions Counselors
Clinical Social Workers
Licensed Professional Counselors
Clinical Psychologists
Psychiatrists
Marriage/Family Therapists

What group should I be looking in? I would guess Professional Counselor or Marriage/Family Therapist? Not sure what the difference is.

Thanks.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-07-2003
In reply to: mc_e
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 9:06pm

I think that the two you have chosen are proabably a good fit, but you can also look at the Clinical Social Worker.

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-27-2004
In reply to: mc_e
Tue, 02-08-2005 - 10:04pm

My therapist is a marriage & family counselor (although he counsels individuals, too).

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-22-2003
In reply to: mc_e
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 7:16am

I myself saw a Clincal Social Worker who specialized in Depression.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 02-05-2005
In reply to: mc_e
Wed, 02-09-2005 - 4:04pm

Hi there!

I think that I can help, I am psychologist and know that usually it is most helpful when you know what the individual's specialty is, you may want to try a licensed SW, professional counselor, clinical psychologist or a marriage and family therapist, the only differences are in schooling, the first has a Master's or two years schooling, the sedond i don't know that much about, psychologists go to school for 4 years or more and MFt have 2 years. Usually a psychologist may charge more unless it is through insurancfe vbut ANY of these professionals can be hlepful to you, the most important thing is finding the best MATCH for you, figure out what kind of person and what gender you want to work with and then start from there, then think about whether or not their education amtetrs to you and the location is impt too, I hope that this helps!

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-11-2004
In reply to: mc_e
Thu, 02-10-2005 - 8:06am
Thanks for the suggestions everyone! You guys are so nice!