I have been to both. I find therapist discuss just like what a friend would do. But on the other hand,psychologist gives an indepth analysis of why I'm feeling it and the root of it. I donot understand why everyone says to go to see a therapist who just doles out a friendly chat. Does anyone else feel like this. I am not being negative but trying to understand why . I've been to a couple of therapists and hence it is not an issue of finding the right one. I'm so disappointed in what they provide as solutions and explanations.