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Originally Posted by LauraBeth
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor. A psychologist has a PhD (doctor of philosophy) in psychology. A therapist specializes in therapy (individual, couples, family, group). A counselor is basically the same as a therapist. Any of these people can do therapy with a client, but only a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
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I just want to add that in the early 1970s another type of degree was added for psychologists called a Psy.D. (doctor of psychology). This degree differs from the Ph.D. in that there is more of an emphasis on clinical work.