Who can diagnose bipolar disorder?
by Teresa MC (Abilene, TX ) Who can Diagnose Bipolar or other problems like Bipolar? Ben’s Answer: Any licensed psychotherapist or a medical doctor with experience in psychiatry/mental health. Licensed psychotherapists vary a bit from state to state. Generally, you will find: • MFT’s – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists • LCSW – Licensed Clinical Social Workers • PhD or PsyD – Psychologist or Doctor of Psychology • Psychiatrists – Medical Doctor’s with specific expertise, training and experience in mental health • In some states, there is another category of license called LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). • And a variety of other alternative health practitioners may be able to diagnose – such as: • LAc – Licensed Acupuncturist • OMD – Doctor of Oriental Medicine • ND – Doctor of Naturopathy (they can also prescribe medicine like an MD) • DO – Osteopathic doctors (same status as a Medical Doctor, but a little more “hands on” in terms of healing techniques). None of the above
