Social work or psychology?

Question:

I would like to go to therapy. I've been to a social worker before. I'm wondering if it would be better to go to a psychologist? Are they better trained in counseling? Or would they be too clinical? There is a chance that I have a chemical problem aside from just thinking in negative ways. I know you need a psychiatrist to get medicine. I've been to them before also, but legal drug dealing seems to be all they're good for. They don't want to talk to you. I've asked if there are tests to check what kind of imbalance you may have and they say there aren't any. They just throw different pills at you hoping one works which is time consuming and frustrating.

So I'm looking to talk to someone. I want to do that for sure. I've also been considering Wellbutrin. I've tried Zoloft (couldn't do the side effects), Effexor (made me too speedy feeling so I stopped), and Paxil which had no side effects really but didn't make much difference either.

Any ideas?

Answers:
I work in a Psych center, I find that for mental health issues such as depression and anxiety, seeing a psychologist that you can trust is better. For social issues like family dynamics, money concerns or social issues a social worker is better. Don't be afraid to go through several psychologists until you find one that you click with, a trusting relationship will help more than trying to be nice.

try to find a counseling center that has a counselor you can work with and a doctor that can prescribe the meds. have you tried prozac? it has virtually no side effects but does wonders. good luck to you!

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