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Calculated Shard: 60 (from laksa007)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa060.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/choosing-therapist\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://adaa.org/finding-help/treatment/choosing-therapist\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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Services and help provided by PNPs:\nDiagnose mental health disorders\nPrescribe psychiatric medications (in many states)\nProvide psychotherapy\nHave more psychiatric training than general medical providers\nPNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists.\nPsychologists (PhD or PsyD)\nPsychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought.\nPhD psychologists: Extensive research training\nPsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients\nHow psychologists help: services they provide:\nPsychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems\nPsychological testing and assessments\nDiagnosis of mental health disorder\nDo not prescribe medication (in most states)\nCommon settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities\nTherapists and Counselors (Masters Level)\nTherapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably.\nPossible licenses:\nLicensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\nLicensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)\nLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)\nLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\nServices and help provided:\nPsychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups\nEvidence-based treatments such as\ncognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others\nSpecialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress\nImportant to check:\nEducation and training\nLicensure\nAreas of specialization\nExperience with anxiety or depression\nA person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor.\nClinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW)\nSocial workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. Services and help provided by clinical social workers can include:\nTalk therapy to help people manage emotions and problems\nEvaluations of a person’s emotional and social well-being\nHelp finding and using community services and support\nSupport for issues like substance use, trouble with housing, job loss, and family conflict\nSocial workers often work in multidisciplinary teams and are the largest group of mental health service providers in the U.S. ADAA social worker members provide both therapy and case management to their clients.\nMarriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)\nMFTs specialize in relationship-based treatment and family systems. Services and help provided by MFTs includes:\nTherapy for individuals, couples, and families\nFocus on relationship stress, communication problems, parenting issues, and family conflict\nMFTs are particularly common in California. Their training emphasizes how emotional symptoms affect relationships and vice versa.\nTeam Based Collaborative Care\nFor many people with anxiety or depression, the most effective treatment combines:\nMedication management (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner)\nPsychotherapy (psychologist, therapist, or social worker)\nIndividuals may start treatment with one type of provider and be referred to others as needed. This collaborative approach ensures care is tailored to each person’s symptoms and recovery goals.\nADAA Resources:\nFind a Therapist Directory\n5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You\nHow To Know if Your Therapist is Really Helping You\nImportant Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier\n(infographic)\nFree Peer-to-Peer Anxiety and Depression Support Community\nPersonal Stories of Triumph\nSelf-Help Books\n\"\nW\nhat is\" Library of short animated mental health videos","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tr?id=1547202075599663&ev=PageView&noscript=1)\n\n[Skip to main content](https:\/\/adaa.org\/finding-help\/treatment\/choosing-therapist#main-content)\n\n[![Nav Bar Logo](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/menu-logos\/nav-bar-logo-image.png) Anxiety & Depression Association of America Triumphing Through Science, Treatment, and Education](https:\/\/adaa.org\/)\n\n- [For the public](https:\/\/adaa.org\/)\n- [For Professionals](https:\/\/adaa.org\/professionals)\n- [ADAA Conference](https:\/\/adaa.org\/adaa-conference-2026)\n\n- [About ADAA](https:\/\/adaa.org\/finding-help\/treatment\/choosing-therapist)\n  - About Us\n  - [ADAA's Impact, Strategic Plan, and Finances](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/adaa-reports)\n  - [ADAA's Mission\/Vision and History](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/mission)\n  - [ADAA's 2025-2028 Strategic Plan](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/ADAA%20STRATEGIC%20PLAN%20INFOGRAPHIC%202.pdf)\n  - [ADAA's Board of Directors](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/board-directors)\n  - [ADAA's Team](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/adaa-staff)\n  - [Join the ADAA Team](https:\/\/adaa.org\/professionals\/adaa-job-opportunities)\n  - [ADAA's Partners](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/partners)\n  - [Advertise with ADAA](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/advertise-with-adaa)\n  - [Donating to ADAA](https:\/\/adaa.org\/get-involved)\n  - [Contact 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psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists are different can help you decide who to see for mental health care.\n\n#### Why Specialized Mental Health Care Matters\nMental health conditions such as [generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad), panic disorder, [social anxiety disorder](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/social-anxiety-disorder), [major depressive disorder](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/depression), [PTSD](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd), and [OCD](https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/co-occurring-disorders\/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) often require specialized knowledge to diagnose and treat effectively.\n\nWhile primary care providers (PCPs) and pediatricians can prescribe medication, they typically receive less training in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology than mental health specialists.\n\n#### Benefits of mental health psychiatric care:\n- Specialized training in mental health disorders\n- Skilled in managing medications\n- Can diagnose complex or overlapping mental health conditions\n\nSpecialists may include:\n\n- Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) specializing in psychiatry\n- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) with advanced psychiatric training\n#### Types of Mental Health Professionals\n##### Psychiatrists (MD or DO)\nPsychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.\n\nHow Psychiatrists help -services provided:\n\n- Diagnose psychiatric conditions\n- Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications (psychopharmacotherapy)\n- Monitor physical health through lab work and medical evaluations\n- Provide psychotherapy\n- Collaborate with other medical doctors (pediatricians, neurologists, endocrinologists, family physicians)\n\nBest suited for individuals with:\n\n- Severe anxiety or depression\n- Multiple mental health diagnoses\n- Medication side effects or treatment resistance\n- Co-occurring medical conditions\n##### Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs)\nPNPs are advanced practice nurses with specialized training in mental health care. Services and help provided by PNPs:\n\n- Diagnose mental health disorders\n- Prescribe psychiatric medications (in many states)\n- Provide psychotherapy\n- Have more psychiatric training than general medical providers\n\nPNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists.\n\n##### Psychologists (PhD or PsyD)\nPsychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought.\n\n- PhD psychologists: Extensive research training\n- PsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients\n\nHow psychologists help: services they provide:\n\n- Psychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems\n- Psychological testing and assessments\n- Diagnosis of mental health disorder\n- Do not prescribe medication (in most states)\n\nCommon settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities\n\n##### Therapists and Counselors (Masters Level)\nTherapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably.\n\nPossible licenses:\n\n- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\n- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)\n- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)\n- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\n\nServices and help provided:\n\n- Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups\n- Evidence-based treatments such as [cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/types-of-therapy)\n- Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress\n\nImportant to check:\n\n- Education and training\n- Licensure\n- Areas of specialization\n- Experience with anxiety or depression\n\nA person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor.\n\n##### Clinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW)\nSocial workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. Services and help provided by clinical social workers can include:\n\n- Talk therapy to help people manage emotions and problems\n- Evaluations of a person’s emotional and social well-being\n- Help finding and using community services and support\n- Support for issues like substance use, trouble with housing, job loss, and family conflict\n\nSocial workers often work in multidisciplinary teams and are the largest group of mental health service providers in the U.S. ADAA social worker members provide both therapy and case management to their clients.\n\n##### Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)\nMFTs specialize in relationship-based treatment and family systems. Services and help provided by MFTs includes:\n\n- Therapy for individuals, couples, and families\n- Focus on relationship stress, communication problems, parenting issues, and family conflict\n\nMFTs are particularly common in California. 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Services and help provided by PNPs:\n\n- Diagnose mental health disorders\n- Prescribe psychiatric medications (in many states)\n- Provide psychotherapy\n- Have more psychiatric training than general medical providers\n\nPNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists.\n\n##### Psychologists (PhD or PsyD)\nPsychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought.\n\n- PhD psychologists: Extensive research training\n- PsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients\n\nHow psychologists help: services they provide:\n\n- Psychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems\n- Psychological testing and assessments\n- Diagnosis of mental health disorder\n- Do not prescribe medication (in most states)\n\nCommon settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities\n\n##### Therapists and Counselors (Masters Level)\nTherapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably.\n\nPossible licenses:\n\n- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)\n- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)\n- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)\n- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)\n\nServices and help provided:\n\n- Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups\n- Evidence-based treatments such as [cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others](https:\/\/adaa.org\/find-help\/treatment-help\/types-of-therapy)\n- Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress\n\nImportant to check:\n\n- Education and training\n- Licensure\n- Areas of specialization\n- Experience with anxiety or depression\n\nA person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor.\n\n##### Clinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW)\nSocial workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. Services and help provided by clinical social workers can include:\n\n- Talk therapy to help people manage emotions and problems\n- Evaluations of a person’s emotional and social well-being\n- Help finding and using community services and support\n- Support for issues like substance use, trouble with housing, job loss, and family conflict\n\nSocial workers often work in multidisciplinary teams and are the largest group of mental health service providers in the U.S. ADAA social worker members provide both therapy and case management to their clients.\n\n##### Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs)\nMFTs specialize in relationship-based treatment and family systems. Services and help provided by MFTs includes:\n\n- Therapy for individuals, couples, and families\n- Focus on relationship stress, communication problems, parenting issues, and family conflict\n\nMFTs are particularly common in California. Their training emphasizes how emotional symptoms affect relationships and vice versa.\n\n##### Team Based Collaborative Care\nFor many people with anxiety or depression, the most effective treatment combines:\n\n- Medication management (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner)\n- Psychotherapy (psychologist, therapist, or social worker)\n\nIndividuals may start treatment with one type of provider and be referred to others as needed. This collaborative approach ensures care is tailored to each person’s symptoms and recovery goals.\n\n### **ADAA Resources:**\n- [Find a Therapist Directory](https:\/\/members.adaa.org\/page\/FATMain)\n- [5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/5-tips-how-know-if-anxiety-therapist-right-fit)\n- [How To Know if Your Therapist is Really Helping You](https:\/\/adaa.org\/learn-from-us\/from-the-experts\/blog-posts\/consumer\/how-know-if-your-therapist-really-helping-you)\n- [Important Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier](https:\/\/adaa.org\/sites\/default\/files\/downloads\/Questions%20About%20Insurance.pdf) (infographic)\n- [Free Peer-to-Peer Anxiety and Depression Support Community](https:\/\/healthunlocked.com\/anxiety-depression-support)\n- [Personal Stories of Triumph](https:\/\/adaa.org\/educational-resources\/from-our-community\/stories-of-triumph)\n- [Self-Help Books](https:\/\/adaa.org\/books)\n- \"[W](https:\/\/adaa.org\/about-adaa\/press-room\/multimedia\/what-anxiety)[hat is\" Library of short animated mental health videos](https:\/\/adaa.org\/resources-news\/from-adaa-experts\/animated-videos)","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Boost Search Results Off At the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), our mission is to improve the prevention, treatment, and cure of anxiety disorders, depression , OCD , PTSD , and related disorders through education, research, and evidence-based practice. If you believe you may be experiencing mental health symptoms, we encourage you to seek advice from a qualified medical or mental health professional. Learning how psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists are different can help you decide who to see for mental health care. Why Specialized Mental Health Care Matters Mental health conditions such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) , panic disorder, social anxiety disorder , major depressive disorder , PTSD , and OCD often require specialized knowledge to diagnose and treat effectively. While primary care providers (PCPs) and pediatricians can prescribe medication, they typically receive less training in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology than mental health specialists. Benefits of mental health psychiatric care: Specialized training in mental health disorders Skilled in managing medications Can diagnose complex or overlapping mental health conditions Specialists may include: Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) specializing in psychiatry Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) with advanced psychiatric training Types of Mental Health Professionals Psychiatrists (MD or DO) Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. How Psychiatrists help -services provided: Diagnose psychiatric conditions Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications (psychopharmacotherapy) Monitor physical health through lab work and medical evaluations Provide psychotherapy Collaborate with other medical doctors (pediatricians, neurologists, endocrinologists, family physicians) Best suited for individuals with: Severe anxiety or depression Multiple mental health diagnoses Medication side effects or treatment resistance Co-occurring medical conditions Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) PNPs are advanced practice nurses with specialized training in mental health care. Services and help provided by PNPs: Diagnose mental health disorders Prescribe psychiatric medications (in many states) Provide psychotherapy Have more psychiatric training than general medical providers PNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists. Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) Psychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought. PhD psychologists: Extensive research training PsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients How psychologists help: services they provide: Psychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems Psychological testing and assessments Diagnosis of mental health disorder Do not prescribe medication (in most states) Common settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities Therapists and Counselors (Masters Level) Therapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably. Possible licenses: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services and help provided: Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups Evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress Important to check: Education and training Licensure Areas of specialization Experience with anxiety or depression A person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor. Clinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW) Social workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. Services and help provided by clinical social workers can include: Talk therapy to help people manage emotions and problems Evaluations of a person’s emotional and social well-being Help finding and using community services and support Support for issues like substance use, trouble with housing, job loss, and family conflict Social workers often work in multidisciplinary teams and are the largest group of mental health service providers in the U.S. ADAA social worker members provide both therapy and case management to their clients. Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) MFTs specialize in relationship-based treatment and family systems. Services and help provided by MFTs includes: Therapy for individuals, couples, and families Focus on relationship stress, communication problems, parenting issues, and family conflict MFTs are particularly common in California. Their training emphasizes how emotional symptoms affect relationships and vice versa. Team Based Collaborative Care For many people with anxiety or depression, the most effective treatment combines: Medication management (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner) Psychotherapy (psychologist, therapist, or social worker) Individuals may start treatment with one type of provider and be referred to others as needed. This collaborative approach ensures care is tailored to each person’s symptoms and recovery goals. ADAA Resources: Find a Therapist Directory 5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You How To Know if Your Therapist is Really Helping You Important Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier (infographic) Free Peer-to-Peer Anxiety and Depression Support Community Personal Stories of Triumph Self-Help Books " W hat is" Library of short animated mental health videos
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If you believe you may be experiencing mental health symptoms, we encourage you to seek advice from a qualified medical or mental health professional. Learning how psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists are different can help you decide who to see for mental health care. #### Why Specialized Mental Health Care Matters Mental health conditions such as [generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad), panic disorder, [social anxiety disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder), [major depressive disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression), [PTSD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd), and [OCD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) often require specialized knowledge to diagnose and treat effectively. While primary care providers (PCPs) and pediatricians can prescribe medication, they typically receive less training in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology than mental health specialists. #### Benefits of mental health psychiatric care: - Specialized training in mental health disorders - Skilled in managing medications - Can diagnose complex or overlapping mental health conditions Specialists may include: - Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) specializing in psychiatry - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) with advanced psychiatric training #### Types of Mental Health Professionals ##### Psychiatrists (MD or DO) Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. How Psychiatrists help -services provided: - Diagnose psychiatric conditions - Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications (psychopharmacotherapy) - Monitor physical health through lab work and medical evaluations - Provide psychotherapy - Collaborate with other medical doctors (pediatricians, neurologists, endocrinologists, family physicians) Best suited for individuals with: - Severe anxiety or depression - Multiple mental health diagnoses - Medication side effects or treatment resistance - Co-occurring medical conditions ##### Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) PNPs are advanced practice nurses with specialized training in mental health care. Services and help provided by PNPs: - Diagnose mental health disorders - Prescribe psychiatric medications (in many states) - Provide psychotherapy - Have more psychiatric training than general medical providers PNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists. ##### Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) Psychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought. - PhD psychologists: Extensive research training - PsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients How psychologists help: services they provide: - Psychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems - Psychological testing and assessments - Diagnosis of mental health disorder - Do not prescribe medication (in most states) Common settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities ##### Therapists and Counselors (Masters Level) Therapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably. Possible licenses: - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services and help provided: - Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups - Evidence-based treatments such as [cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/types-of-therapy) - Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress Important to check: - Education and training - Licensure - Areas of specialization - Experience with anxiety or depression A person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor. ##### Clinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW) Social workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. 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Readable Markdown	Boost Search Results Off At the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), our mission is to improve the prevention, treatment, and cure of [anxiety](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad) disorders, [depression](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression), [OCD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder), [PTSD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd), and related disorders through education, research, and evidence-based practice. If you believe you may be experiencing mental health symptoms, we encourage you to seek advice from a qualified medical or mental health professional. Learning how psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists are different can help you decide who to see for mental health care. #### Why Specialized Mental Health Care Matters Mental health conditions such as [generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/generalized-anxiety-disorder-gad), panic disorder, [social anxiety disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/social-anxiety-disorder), [major depressive disorder](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression), [PTSD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd), and [OCD](https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/co-occurring-disorders/obsessive-compulsive-disorder) often require specialized knowledge to diagnose and treat effectively. While primary care providers (PCPs) and pediatricians can prescribe medication, they typically receive less training in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology than mental health specialists. #### Benefits of mental health psychiatric care: - Specialized training in mental health disorders - Skilled in managing medications - Can diagnose complex or overlapping mental health conditions Specialists may include: - Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) specializing in psychiatry - Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) with advanced psychiatric training #### Types of Mental Health Professionals ##### Psychiatrists (MD or DO) Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. How Psychiatrists help -services provided: - Diagnose psychiatric conditions - Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications (psychopharmacotherapy) - Monitor physical health through lab work and medical evaluations - Provide psychotherapy - Collaborate with other medical doctors (pediatricians, neurologists, endocrinologists, family physicians) Best suited for individuals with: - Severe anxiety or depression - Multiple mental health diagnoses - Medication side effects or treatment resistance - Co-occurring medical conditions ##### Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (PNPs) PNPs are advanced practice nurses with specialized training in mental health care. Services and help provided by PNPs: - Diagnose mental health disorders - Prescribe psychiatric medications (in many states) - Provide psychotherapy - Have more psychiatric training than general medical providers PNPs are generally preferable to non-specialized medical providers for psychiatric care, though their training is less extensive than psychiatrists. ##### Psychologists (PhD or PsyD) Psychologists hold doctoral degrees in psychology and specialize in behavior, emotions, and thought. - PhD psychologists: Extensive research training - PsyD psychologists: Focus mainly on working with patients How psychologists help: services they provide: - Psychotherapy and counseling to help people manage emotions and problems - Psychological testing and assessments - Diagnosis of mental health disorder - Do not prescribe medication (in most states) Common settings include private practice, hospitals, schools, and universities ##### Therapists and Counselors (Masters Level) Therapists and counselors hold a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. The terms are often used interchangeably. Possible licenses: - Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Services and help provided: - Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups - Evidence-based treatments such as [cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and others](https://adaa.org/find-help/treatment-help/types-of-therapy) - Specialization in anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or stress Important to check: - Education and training - Licensure - Areas of specialization - Experience with anxiety or depression A person without a counseling degree cannot legally call themselves a counselor. ##### Clinical Social workers (MSW, LCSW) Social workers are trained in clinical mental health care and case management. Services and help provided by clinical social workers can include: - Talk therapy to help people manage emotions and problems - Evaluations of a person’s emotional and social well-being - Help finding and using community services and support - Support for issues like substance use, trouble with housing, job loss, and family conflict Social workers often work in multidisciplinary teams and are the largest group of mental health service providers in the U.S. ADAA social worker members provide both therapy and case management to their clients. ##### Marriage and Family Therapists (MFTs) MFTs specialize in relationship-based treatment and family systems. Services and help provided by MFTs includes: - Therapy for individuals, couples, and families - Focus on relationship stress, communication problems, parenting issues, and family conflict MFTs are particularly common in California. Their training emphasizes how emotional symptoms affect relationships and vice versa. ##### Team Based Collaborative Care For many people with anxiety or depression, the most effective treatment combines: - Medication management (psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse practitioner) - Psychotherapy (psychologist, therapist, or social worker) Individuals may start treatment with one type of provider and be referred to others as needed. This collaborative approach ensures care is tailored to each person’s symptoms and recovery goals. ### ADAA Resources: - [Find a Therapist Directory](https://members.adaa.org/page/FATMain) - [5 Tips to Learn if an Anxiety Therapist is the Right Fit for You](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/5-tips-how-know-if-anxiety-therapist-right-fit) - [How To Know if Your Therapist is Really Helping You](https://adaa.org/learn-from-us/from-the-experts/blog-posts/consumer/how-know-if-your-therapist-really-helping-you) - [Important Questions for Your Therapist and Insurance Carrier](https://adaa.org/sites/default/files/downloads/Questions%20About%20Insurance.pdf) (infographic) - [Free Peer-to-Peer Anxiety and Depression Support Community](https://healthunlocked.com/anxiety-depression-support) - [Personal Stories of Triumph](https://adaa.org/educational-resources/from-our-community/stories-of-triumph) - [Self-Help Books](https://adaa.org/books) - "[W](https://adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/multimedia/what-anxiety)[hat is" Library of short animated mental health videos](https://adaa.org/resources-news/from-adaa-experts/animated-videos)
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