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dantescythe
Hi - I am currently seeing a Social Worker/therapist for Severe Depression. I would like to see a Psychologist instead for my social anxiety as she does not know what to suggest that I do to alleviate this. When I told her I was considering a Psychologist, she said she would research it and then later suggested that interns, for 10 weeks, would help me specifically for this, then I could go back to her. I told her that I would rather not. My concern is that they aren't experienced, while Psychologists have to have clinical experience. I'd like to try to get good care at the VA before I go looking for civilian doctors. It seems strange that if a therapist can't help you, the next best choice is an intern.......that's not good.
My question is, do you have to have PTSD to see a psychologist in a VA hospital and who would I talk to at the VA Hospital to find out what other alternatives I have as far as mental health issues go - my therapist didn't seem to know and my Psychiatrist is a virtual stranger that I see every six months.
Thanks!
PS: I'm not sure if this is the right category for this but please let me know and I will post it where it belongs.
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