Therapist's Training: Differences in Mental Health Care Providers
TITLE	YEARS OF EDUCATION*	DEGREE	CAN PRESCRIBE MEDICATION AND ORDER LAB TESTS	LICENSED	BOARD CERTIFIED	CAN INTERPRET PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS
Psychiatrist	12 yrs.	MD	yes	yes	2/3	yes
Licensed Clinical Psychologist	8 yrs.	PhD, PsyD	no	yes	NA	yes
School Psychologist	6 yrs.	Masters	no	yes	NA	yes
Psychologist	4 yrs.	Bachelor	no	no	NA	no
Licensed Clinical Social Worker	6 yrs.	Masters	no	yes	NA	no
Social Worker	4 yrs.	Bachelor	no	no	NA	no
Licensed Professional Counselor	5 yrs.	Bachelor	no	yes	NA	no
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner	5 yrs.	Masters	no	yes	NA	no
Pastoral Counselor	4-5 yrs.	Clergy	no	yes	NA	no
Substance Abuse Counselor	0 yrs.	none	no	no	NA	no
Therapist	0 yrs.	none	no	no	NA	no
Counselor	0 yrs.	none	no	no	NA	no
* Years of education indicate beyond high school Psychoanalyst - usually a psychiatrist but can be a licensed clinical psychologist or licensed clinical social worker. Requires 1-2 extra years of analytical training after regular training. Must go through own analysis.