What are the differences between psychologist and psychotherapist

A psychologist focuses on whats going on inside, like your brain and whatnot. And a physiotherapist focuses more on physical problems.

Very briefly a physiotherapist is a healthcare professional concerned with human function and movement and maximising potential.

Physiotherapists work in a wide variety of health settings such as intensive care, mental illness, stroke recovery, occupational health, and care of the elderly.

A psychologist is a licensed mental health professional (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) who specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders.

No! I didn’t mean physiotherapist the spellcheck changed it wrong. I mean psychotherapist! Sorry about that!

A psychotherapist is one who practices psychotherapy. So one who works with a persons emotions, thoughts and behaviors to help the person be more functional.

They can be psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, counseling psychologists, clinical social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, drug and alcohol counselors, and registered psychiatric nurses

A psychologist is someone who has gotten a Phd in clinical or counseling psychology or a PsyD (a doctor of psychology). They can do psychotherapy, assessments, research etc…

Psychotherapy is a generic term for the treatment of mental illness or emotional disturbances primarily by verbal or nonverbal communication.