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Originally Posted by feralkittymom
There are PhD programs in Counseling Psychology which stress both therapy skills and research, yet de-emphasize the medical model. And compensation in many fields is tied to level of education attained, so I don't find that unusual. But I've read comments similar to Matthew's before, and I suspect it's both because in the US therapy as a practice originated with social workers, and then they saw their status eroded over time; and most people do equate the title of social worker with case manager, as he says.
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Yes you are right about that regarding PhD's and PsyD's. It is a lot more schooling so I get the difference there as well.
Interestingly, there is now a lot of attitude from Social Workers toward LMHC's (Master's level counselors) since there is now more competition in the market. LMHC's are on the bottom of the chain in terms of pay and prestige, largely because it is a newer dicipline (the license has only been around in the US since the 1970's). But now that counselors can bill insurance, and are cheaper, they are becoming more popular and respected. LMHC training is largely psychological theory, and social work training has less, even for those specializing in mental health. From what I've heard, and experienced, there is no difference whatsoever in the quality of therapy you receive from a social worker or an LMHC.