Frequently Asked Questions

Psychotherapy is a general term for treating mental health problems by talking with a psychiatrist, psychologist or other mental health provider. During psychotherapy, you learn about your condition and your moods, feelings, thoughts and behaviors. Psychotherapy helps you learn how to take control of your life and respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medications. They treat mental health conditions as well as physical conditions. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients. They also perform psychological testing and assessment, but cannot prescribe medications.