Should I See a Therapist or a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for My Mental Health Concerns?

In most cases, the therapeutic component of a patient’s treatment is conducted by mental health counselors, social, workers, therapists, or psychologists.

These professionals are not legally able to assess a patient’s need for medication nor prescribe it, whereas licensed psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychiatrists are. Therefore, assessment for medication tends to be the focus for psychiatric nurse practitioners.