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Mental
health professionals have special training to treat specific age
groups (like children, adults, older adults) or specific illnesses
(like anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder [ADD] or schizophrenia).
If
you have a specific need, be sure to explain it when you call any of
the following for a referral.
A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor with special training to diagnose and treat mental illness. Psychiatrists are the only mental health professionals who can write prescriptions for medicines. To find a psychiatrist, call 410.625.0232.
A Psychologist is a licensed individual with a Ph.D or an equivalent subject. A psychologist can diagnose and treat mental illness and do psychological testing. S/he also can provide individual and group therapy. To find a psychologist, call 410.992.4258.
A Pastoral Counselor has a college degree and mental health training, is a clergy person or a certified layperson, and has had supervised training. To find a pastoral counselor, call 410.433.2241.
A Licensed
Certified Clinical Social Worker is
a therapist with a master’s
degree in social work.
Clinical social workers offer couples, group, family
and individual
therapy. To find a clinical social worker,
call 410.298.3226.
A Certified
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
has a master’s degree
in a health and human service counseling, as well as field and
training in alcohol and
drug abuse treatment. To find a treatment center,
call 410.402.8600.
A Certified Professional Marriage and Family Therapist has
a master’s degree in marriage and
family counseling and offers help for married couples
and families.
To find a marital and family counselor,
call 301.460.0340.
A Certified Professional Counselor is a counselor
with
a master’s degree in the fields of psychology or counseling who has
special training in examining and
treating patients.
A Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse is
a registered
nurse with a master’s degree and is
a certified specialist in psychiatric
or mental
health nursing. To find a nurse specialist, call
410.614.6032.
"Hope is necessary in every condition."
Samuel Johnson
1709-1784
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