Can you just call a psycholigist and make an appointment?

[MissSuperb]

Or do you have to be referred to one?

 

[NakaNaka]

I don't see why you couldn't call but its best to go on referal to know if they are good.

 

[LordMaul]

Uh-oh, it's GirlFriday trying to cover up the whole thing about when she flipped...(yes, it all started with the squirrel, the canadian, and the feathered dog toy....:Q)

It's OK GF, we won't tell anyone you're nuts.

 

[AreaCode707]

I think you can probably call a psychologist and get an appointment. You might need to be referred to a psychiatrist.

 

[MissSuperb]

What is the difference between a Psychiatrist, and a Psycholigist?

 

[AreaCode707]

Psychologists are counselors, psychiatists can perscribe medication

 

[Wallydraigle]

I think the only practical difference is that a psychiratrist can prescribe medication, and a psychologist cannot.

 

[Yeeny]

I think you need a referral if you have insurance, or if the office is particularly busy, but otherwise, I don't think you would.

And Maul, like I could hide that fact?

 

[Wallydraigle]

Beat me to it

 

[C'DaleRider]

A psychiatrist is an MD who went to medical school, internship, residency, speciality, etc.

A psychologist is a PhD usually in psychology.

 

[LordMaul]

<< And Maul, like I could hide that fact? >>




Ah-HA! Now she's replying to her own thread!

There is a real sign!(*writes something down in little notebook*)

Oh, did you ever pay for the damage you did in Toys R Us? That wasn't very nice what you did...


:Q

 

[MissSuperb]

Does insurance usually cover your costs for going to a psychiatrist/psycholigist? That's what I'm kinda worried about too.

 

[LethalWolfe]

<< Does insurance usually cover your costs for going to a psychiatrist/psycholigist? That's what I'm kinda worried about too. >>




It depends on who yer insurance company is. You'll have to call and ask.


Lethal

 

[TuffGirl]

<< Does insurance usually cover your costs for going to a psychiatrist/psycholigist? That's what I'm kinda worried about too. >>


Yes counseling is usually covered but I think you hafta get authorized with them first and then usually there's a "co-pay" fee per session, like $10-20.

Best of luck!

 

[amnesiac]

If you go to a psychiatrist your insurance premiums will SKYROCKET if you don't have a mental health waiver. I got dropped by my insurance company and had to go on really really expensive Blue Cross ins. as a result. Definitely check with your insurance company and make sure it won't affect your policy at all.

 

[Cyberian]

<< Definitely check with your insurance company and make sure it won't affect your policy at all. >>


If your insurance is through an HMO like mine, it would also be a good idea to make sure whoever you visit is on their plan.

 

[montanafan]

Your insurance should have a web site with this type of info on it.

 

[NakaNaka]

if your having say girlfriend or work problems I doubt it will be covered or if it is your fees will go up. But if you have a serious problem like went to the doctor and he referred you then it should be covered. Typical co-pay is $15.

Call your insurance company. My mom used to go to the shrink when the state covered her fees but then they stopped paying and she slowly stopped going because it got to be so $$$.