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Originally Posted by HazelGirl
She may either be ignorant, or didn't like the diagnosis. You could ask her.
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Originally Posted by HazelGirl
If the T is an expert in autism or bipolar, she would have the training and skills necessary to diagnose those. But if she doesn't, then she doesn't have any special abilities. I would go with whichever one sounds more right to you.
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I agree with Hazel...what the T specializes in plays a role in their ability to recognize and diagnose. Experience also helps. My T is an LCSW specializing in eating disorders and mood disorders. She is more then qualified to recognize and diagnose bipolar and I'm pretty darn sure that she would realize when she was looking at a psychotic illness like schizophrenia.
I have bipolar 2, but my mood fluctuations are pretty subtle. My T was the first one to realize that I had a cycling mood. She has since collaborated with my pdoc and I have been put on the right meds.
In considering ANY T's diagnosis (masters level or otherwise) I would also look at what they specialize in and how much experience they have.