Counselors:

• Focus: Trained in psychology, counseling, social work, or medical fields.
• Expertise: Specialize in areas like substance abuse, sexual abuse, marriage, and family counseling.
• Titles: LMHC, LPC, Substance Abuse Counselor.

Social Workers:

• Training: Hold at least a master's degree, often emphasizing societal impact.
• Expertise: Blend counseling with a focus on social dynamics.
• Acceptance: Can accept Medicare and Medicaid.

Psychologists:

• Education: Possess a doctorate (PhD or PsyD) in clinical psychology.
• Expertise: Conduct cognitive tests, offer diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions.
• Acceptance: More likely to accept Medicare than counselors.

Psychotherapists:

• Definition: Encompass various mental health professionals practicing psychotherapy.
• Technique: Utilize the practice of encouraging clients to talk through their issues.

Psychiatrists:

• Training: Medical doctors with specialized psychiatric training.
• Expertise: Can prescribe medications and provide talk therapy.
• Availability: May have limited availability, explore other professionals if not requiring medication.