Question:
can i get my psych. eval. from a psychiatrist or does it have to be a psychologist?

   — hartnell (posted on February 5, 2006)

February 5, 2006
Typically psychologists do talk therapy while the psychiatrist is the med prescriber. Either should be fine for what you are wanting to do, but it will probably be more difficult to find a psychiatrist willing to do it unless you already have an established relationship with one.
   — RebeccaP

February 5, 2006
I went to a Psychiatrist for mine because he was the only person willing to do a Bariatric psych eval without my having had previous therapy. Either are qualified most people who go solely to a psychiatrist is because they are on meds and a therapist or phychologist is not able to prescribe them. Tiffany
   — Tiff's On a Mission

February 5, 2006
most insurances ask for at least a psych. but i know that 'medicare', that i have, must have a psychiatrist. i was lucky enough all ready have a psychiatrist. i just had to persuade her that i know that this is a life time commitment. had my hubby along also because i'm bipolar and he promised to help her monitor my meds as we get used to the absorption of them.
   — MardiGras

February 5, 2006
BCBS required a psychiatrist.....
   — mmcphee1

February 6, 2006
I had to have a psychiatrist! Call your insurance company and check which you need, so that you don't waste time having the wrong thing done.
   — Novashannon

February 7, 2006
Depends on your insurance. I had BCBS of MI and I was able to use an UNLICENSED psychologist.
   — L S.