What is the difference between a psychotherapist and a psychologist?

Thinking about seeing a therapist but confused about all the different titles? Psychiatrist, psychologist, psychoanalyst, psychopharmacologist, psychotherapist -- that's a lot of psychos! Many people are perplexed by the preponderance of "p-words" in the mental health profession. read more

A psychotherapist may not necessarily be a psychologist, but can be a social worker or even a trauma expert. This is the main difference. These experts establish interpersonal relationships with the patient to help out in their problems. read more

A psychologist can have a PhD in philosophy or a PsyD in clinical or counseling psychology. Typically, they do 1-2 years of internship. Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists are also trained in giving psychological tests (like IQ tests or personality tests). read more

Psychologist. A psychologist is one who is trained in the science of psychology, which explores the predictable relationships between organisms and their environments in order to understand or to influence the functioning of organisms. There are many fields of psychology, as there is with psychotherapy. read more