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Old Jun 08, 2018, 05:24 PM
Jazz1971 Jazz1971 is offline
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Originally Posted by TheLonelyChemist View Post
I am not from the USA so sorry if I caused confusion. I heard therapists use the term "client" more than "patient" so I formed my opinion without knowledge. I know that some therapists are medical doctors, but aren't most therapists counselors, social workers or psychologists etc.? Psychiatrists don't usually provide psychotherapy and or counseling otherwise specifically stated.

Yes, therapists are Mental health counselors, social workers, psychologists. Psychiatrists who perform therapy aren't considered therapists (even if patients call them that) so they are completely different roles. So while patient isn't a legally protected term, some people might find it misused.