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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:00 PM
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My t, if you have been keeping up with my post, referred me to a psychologist phd , I feel intimidated, I have only worked with lcsw and marriage and individuals counselor at masters level.

im really scared, I read the definition of the psychologist, I think they analize you more.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:06 PM
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don't worry, the title does not mean anything, everything depends on the personality and as your T seems very understandable, I guess that she picked a right T for you... My T is a PhD psychiatrist (but for me he's only a T) but sometimes I am really surprised how he managed to get the bachelor
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:26 PM
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Don't let the title intimidate you. I don't agree that it doesn't mean anything - it means that the person has a strong enough interest in the profession that they have devoted a LOT of time to learning more about it, and more about people. On the other hand, a person with the title is just as likely as a person without the title to be understanding, caring, etc, so in that sense the title means nothing. My previous T had no PhD, my current T does, and current T is definitely warmer, more accessible, and he speaks much more informally than exT did (though he can also speak very formally when the situation calls for it. He has a broader range of expression, but I think that's mostly this person rather than his education).

Other things being equal, I think having a T with a higher level of education and more knowledge is not in itself a bad thing.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:26 PM
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She probably didnt use the title as a criteria. But maybe its to your advantage.... Maybe she choose the best person for you and took into consideration the persons career goals so they wouldnt be taking another job anytime soon...

I've been to both types and didnt notice differences due to degree...
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:36 PM
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I wouldn't let it intimidate you. Personality and warmth and caring are not about degrees. I have felt my T's technique/angle of therapy has been much more effective than my earlier T's, but that is also something that probably doesn't have too much to do with degree.

Where my T is different is in his knowledge of meds, bipolar disorder, etc. Much of that is due to his constant continued coursework which really important to him personally as he does do some college teaching and provides extended learning workshops for other therapists. Even with all that, I don't find him at all intimidating. It isn't like his degree has made him inaccessible or arrogant. I'm sure there are some people like that, but that isn't a reflection of their degree; it is a reflection of personality.

This new T you are going to seems to be very interested in helping you make this transition and working with your current T to make that happen for you. Doesn't sound like someone to be intimidated by.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 02:51 PM
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Don't worry. A psychologist doesn't prescribe meds or anything if that's what you're scared of. If anything, s/he will probably have a few more tools to help with (like talk therapy techniques and tests), but nothing to be intimidated by. A good psychologist should understand your fears and deal with them accordingly, helping you feel safe. Besides, you can always choose another therapist should you feel unhappy with the one you were referred to. Good luck!

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My t, if you have been keeping up with my post, referred me to a psychologist phd , I feel intimidated, I have only worked with lcsw and marriage and individuals counselor at masters level.

im really scared, I read the definition of the psychologist, I think they analize you more.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 03:00 PM
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im only aware now that u have many options in usa. in here only psychologists or psychiatrists with training in psychotherapy can be therapists. i didn even know sw could be therapist. anyways given that they have more training and probb more education focusing serious mental health probs u might be better served. tc
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 03:02 PM
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As people have said the degree doesn't really matter as much as the person and how they work. That is usually developed outside of school in internships that are similar to those done by master's level people. It's all about working with people in the end.

I see someone who has both an MD and a PsyD. He also was studying to be an astrophysicist at Harvard before he decided to go into medicine. You would think with that kind of background he would be intimidating, but he is the sweetest, humblest man I've ever met.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 04:44 PM
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The one psychologist I saw was no different than the lcsw's except in personality and the lcsw's were different from each other too. She was not more anything that had to do with therapy. I did not like her, but it had nothing to do with her degree.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 05:05 PM
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I know it's easier said, than done, but don't worry. There is a difference, yet, much to gain.
What, stands out, different to me, between the two, lights. I find offices of Psychologists, a bit different, in lighting. I realize, a bit odd, in observation, but it's my personal experience. Darker, without darkness.

Hope your session, relieves the stress of feeling intimidated.

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Old Jan 09, 2014, 05:34 PM
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My therapist is a PhD. They're people too. Nothing to be afraid of or intimidated by.
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Old Jan 09, 2014, 05:36 PM
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Thank you everyone for your replies im just very overwhelmed these days I guess im questioning everything.
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