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To preface, I'm looking at psychiatry as a possible career change. I greatly appreciate the fact that they largely take into account the bio/neuro aspect of the human being while also wielding the ability to conduct psychotherapy. Having said that, after doing some research about the current state of psychiatry, it seems to be the case (generally speaking), that psychiatrists are more or less on the medication side while MSWs, PhD Psychs, etc, do the counseling. This fact concerns me. Now, before going further, if my generalization is absolutely wrong, please correct me.
Regardless, psychiatrists still get training in psychotherapy during residency and can continue to learn more afterwards. My question is this: just where is it that psychiatrists are doing, or able to do, a fair amount of psychotherapy? The only answer I keep coming up with is in cash only, private practice settings, where insurance isn't the boss of the psychiatrist. Are there any other settings? Again, back to my first paragraph, my current view of the psychiatrist is one who is more or less strictly on the medical model side, while others are handling the in depth counseling.
Thanks
Regardless, psychiatrists still get training in psychotherapy during residency and can continue to learn more afterwards. My question is this: just where is it that psychiatrists are doing, or able to do, a fair amount of psychotherapy? The only answer I keep coming up with is in cash only, private practice settings, where insurance isn't the boss of the psychiatrist. Are there any other settings? Again, back to my first paragraph, my current view of the psychiatrist is one who is more or less strictly on the medical model side, while others are handling the in depth counseling.
Thanks