Well, the first one I saw was an LCSW. She didn't particularly help me much, and I found her to be very unreliable as well. This of course was just her character and not necessarily a reflection on her degree.

But once she moved away (during the most horrible time possible for me), I had to find a new T. This time I knew I wanted one with a PhD. I've found him to be FAR more helpful and aware of what I'm going through and my thoughts, etc. This may be more a product of his extended time working as a T and his prior work experience with other T's.

So for me I think I would choose a PhD again if I had to.