ELI5- What’s the difference between a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist,counselor and life coach exactly?

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ELI5- What’s the difference between a psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist,counselor and life coach exactly?

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psychiatrist, went to med school, can prescribe medication

psychologists have a doctorate-level degree such as a PhD or PsyD, cant prescribe

Lisenced therapist has a masters in a psych related field

counsellors bachelors

life coach, a qualification they printed off google images, there are no standards.

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