There is both significant overlap and important differences between the various mental health care providers including Physicians, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Psychologists and Psychotherapists. Each category has their own scope, although they all aim to help individuals, couples and families achieve their various treatment goals.
There is incredible value in adding coverage for Psychotherapists as part of paramedical services under Health Care in your benefit programs. In addition to standard coverage for Psychologists and Social Workers, adding Psychotherapists is really a no-brainer – their therapy session fees are usually lower meaning your coverage dollars stretch further.
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Mental Health Care Providers