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Originally Posted by FallingFreely
I've seen a few LPCs and MSWs. For simple coping skills and functioning as a sounding board, they were adequate. However, when I've gone into severe states of deterioration they were very poor at connecting the dots and recognizing trauma reactions. PhDs were slightly more helpful navigating rough waters. No noticeable difference in care when things were steady for me.
I'm hesitant to make any generalizations though, because it could have just been the people I saw.
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I sort of agree with that. My LPC was fine at the time. I was fairly stable and not terribly complicated I don't think -- mostly depression, PTSD issues but within his training to work with. I think had he seen me in my 40's when I was much less stable, dealing with serious bipolar episodes and needed meds, hospitalizations, etc., he probably would have referred me out as I would probably have been beyond his usual skill set. My current therapist is a PhD and had a strong background dealing with serious mental illness, clients who are on meds, a hospital setting background in his experience, and we was fully equipped to deal with the challenges I brought to the table.