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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
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If you were looking for a therapist...
would you look for specifically a psychologist? or would you open your insurance book and choose either a Psychologist or a social worker?
Myself (SW) and a psychologist were debating this this morning and I want to hear the results.
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Jax430
Hi!
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Jackie
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Since I am a psychologist, I would probably look for a psychologist. Nothing against Social Workers at all (they are amongst my closest friends!), but it is a professional bias.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:25 AM |
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BunnyWife
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BunnyWife
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
I went to a social worker for three years and she was amazing. I'd find a person you are most comfortable with
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:28 AM |
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Bxgell2
Perfection
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Beth
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
I have a good friend who is a therapist - he knows me well so I asked him for a reference, for someone he believed I would mesh well with. He referred me to a social worker, and I just love her 
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:29 AM |
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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Posted by Jax430
Since I am a psychologist, I would probably look for a psychologist. Nothing against Social Workers at all (they are amongst my closest friends!), but it is a professional bias.
I tend to agree with you on that. That was part of our discussion being more loyal to what we specifically do. I appreciate honesty!
Message edited 11/5/2008 10:38:30 AM.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:37 AM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Keri
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
I had a negative experience with a CSW so I, personally, would look for a psychologist (which I did and I loved him!)
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:49 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
I see a wonderful CSW. I love her and we have an excellent rapport.
You just have to feel comfortable with the person.
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:50 AM |
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stickydust
Now a mommy of 2!!!
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
I feel bad responding this but personally I would look for a psychologist or a psychiatrist. I think it depends though, on what you need therapy for. For me, who has issues with anxiety I tend to be more inclined towards going to someone who seems more "medical" whereas maybe if it was for marriage counseling I would be more inclined to go to a SW. Maybe i am not making any sense..
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| Posted 11/5/08 10:58 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Posted by stickydust
I feel bad responding this but personally I would look for a psychologist or a psychiatrist. I think it depends though, on what you need therapy for. For me, who has issues with anxiety I tend to be more inclined towards going to someone who seems more "medical" whereas maybe if it was for marriage counseling I would be more inclined to go to a SW. Maybe i am not making any sense..
Please dont feel bad. I am looking for honest opinions not opinions to make me happy. I actually agree with what you are saying. Are conversation is really how psychology originated, SWers took over many of their cases and now mental health counselors are exceeding both.
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| Posted 11/5/08 11:27 AM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Keri
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Posted by PrincessP
Are conversation is really how psychology originated, SWers took over many of their cases and now mental health counselors are exceeding both.
I would have to say that this may be because of cost issues. I know in my insurance book- most of the mental health professionals listed are SWs or MHCs. There are only a few psychologists.
I pay out of pocket for my psychologist (luckily, I only go on an as needed basis).
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| Posted 11/5/08 11:31 AM |
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PrincessP
Big sister!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Posted by kahlua716
Posted by PrincessP
Are conversation is really how psychology originated, SWers took over many of their cases and now mental health counselors are exceeding both.
I would have to say that this may be because of cost issues. I know in my insurance book- most of the mental health professionals listed are SWs or MHCs. There are only a few psychologists.
I pay out of pocket for my psychologist (luckily, I only go on an as needed basis).
Ya know...that is SO true! Great point! Can I use it... 
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| Posted 11/5/08 11:36 AM |
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kahlua716
3 Girls for Me!
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Keri
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Re: If you were looking for a therapist...
Go for it
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