What Are the Differences Between Psychotherapists, Psychoanalysts and Psychologists? How Do You Choose?
Question by Didgeridude: What are the differences between psychotherapists, psychoanalysts and psychologists? How do you choose?
how about for addictions?
Best answer:
Answer by leroy the redneck reindeer
one analyzes, one gives therapy, the other does all
Answer by defomcduff
Psychoanalysts – typical “TV” shrinks. They sit behind you, have you discuss your dreams, try to have you talk about childhood, bla bla bla. Usually 2 sessions a week for a long time
Psychotherapists – use Psychodynamic Theory to treat you. They figure out what defense mechanisms you use to hide your problem, and work to bring that defense mechanism down. 4 sessions a week for 4-5 years.
Psychologists – talk to you about things, are not MD’s (though they have a masters), and cannot prescribe medication.
If you want a fast solution to a relatively uncomplicated problem seek a cognitive therapist. This usually only takes 6-12 visits and they discuss with you ways to handle your daily stresses. This is GREAT for panic/anxiety disorders, no med required! Also works for addictions, as they will help you discuss why you are addicted, why you need the feeling, how else you can get the same feeling without doing drugs/alcohol. Some addictions can be helped with medications for withdrawal (note: HELPED, not cured)
if it is more complicated than just that then yea you need to seek one of the 2 forementioned professionals.
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