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Member 175643 · 05-01-2012, 08:06 AM

Psychologists and physicians do *not* own the title of doctor. If they have accredit ted degrees and they present themselves as LPC's and not psychologists they have every right to call themselves "Dr." The title comes from the degree not from the mental health profession. Some LPC's have Ph.D.s in Counseling not psychology. They can be referred to as "Dr."A social worker with a DSW or Ph.D. can be called "Dr." as well.

05-01-2012, 08:06 AM	#6
Member 175643 Senior Member Status: Psychology Student Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East coast Posts: 439	Psychologists and physicians do not own the title of doctor. If they have accredit ted degrees and they present themselves as LPC's and not psychologists they have every right to call themselves "Dr." The title comes from the degree not from the mental health profession. Some LPC's have Ph.D.s in Counseling not psychology. They can be referred to as "Dr."A social worker with a DSW or Ph.D. can be called "Dr." as well.