Here's some important information to help aid a search for a mental health professional.
With all the types of therapists and professional helpers out there, it’s sometimes difficult to know what distinguishes one from another. Here is some information on what a life coach can do to help you with extreme stress.
Interns can generally be found in many community agencies and can offer therapeutic help with the support for generally a lower price. Learn more about their qualifications, what distinguishes them from other types of helpers, and what they can do to help you.
Offering therapy that takes into account gender, psychological and cultural issues, L.C.S.W.s can offer individual and group therapy. Learn more about their qualifications, what distinguishes them from other types of helpers, and what they can do to help you.
Viewing you as an indidual and as part of a greater whole, family therapists can offer individual and group therapy. Learn more about their qualifications, what distinguishes them from other types of helpers, and what they can do to help you.
Psychologists are qualified to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of psychological disorders. Learn more about their qualifications, what distinguishes them from other types of helpers, and what they can do to help you.
Psychiatrists are qualified to diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders, and as medical doctors, they are the only ones who are qualified to prescribe medications. Learn more about their qualifications, what distinguishes them from other types of helpers, and what they can do to help you.
It’s not always clear when your level of stress and unhappiness warrants professional help. Here’s a nice guide that explains where therapy can be helpful, from 4Therapy.com.
Here’s a great resource directed toward those with PTSD, but it can be useful for anyone suffering from severe stress. It explores the various types of therapists and types of therapy available, lists important qualities to look for, discusses how to find a reliable referral, supplies a list of areas that therapy should cover, and more! A must-read for anyone considering counseling.
What’s the difference between a Psy.D. and an M.F.T, what sets them apart from the many other initials you’ll come across, and which one can most benefit you? Find answers here!
This test, from Psychology Today, asks you questions from various areas of your life to help you determine if you have healthy habits and behaviors or if you could benefit from professional intervention.
