I remember my first visit with an MD psychiatrist many years ago. I filled out a few forms, which gave him an initial picture of what I was experiencing. It was a bit frightening at first, but the MD was patient and just talked to me. He asked a few questions and then asked me to come back in a week. I did and then he prescribed some medicine that he said would help.
After about a month and a half, he prescribed a replacement, which really made me feel like a new person! it was a great feeling to experience serenity from my anxiety.
I have found that both the psychiatrist and the licensed mental health counselor, working together, do wonnders for the patient.