Psychiatrists are specialist medical doctors who prevent, diagnose and treat mental disorders. They hold a license to prescribe medications to treat anxiety, depression and other mental conditions. In fact, much of their treatment focuses on managing medications, rather than engage in talk therapy.
In general, therapists/ counselors have at least a master’s degree, and many of them can diagnose and treat mental conditions. Their primary focus is talk therapy and behavior interventions, as they do not prescribe medications. Their goal is to help people understand their feelings and thoughts, make changes to improve themselves and develop life skills.