I've seen both, and as others have said, as long as they're a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), then they're just as qualified. The training may be slightly different from a psychologist, plus a psychologist tends to have a PhD, while an LCSW may just have a master's. But as others have said, they both have to go through many supervised hours, plus, if in the US, be licensed by the state. Both follow codes of etchis. And they have to do continuing education, so things like going to conferences, classes, etc. throughout their careers to keep their licenses.


I think what it generally comes down to is not the actual degree, but experience and the fit between the client and the therapist. Oh, one thing that may or may not affect you, but I've found that LCSWs generally charge a bit less than psychologists.