How does a trip to a psychologist go?

Apparently, I'm supposed to go to one on the 27th. The information that I collected about them was that they're more complex than a counselor, and can actually diagnose the patient for mental illness and treat them, but I want to know how a visit may go. Do they ask you questions like a regular counselor? And do they scan your brain?

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RosyRosie · 31-35, F

Hello, Doctor of Psychology here :)

It should just be talking. Different psychologists do things differently (depending on the style of therapy they use), so I can't be too specific with what exactly you'll do, but don't expect brain scans or anything like that, it's Neurologists that do those. Oh, and psychologists don't prescribe medication either, so that shouldn't be a thing.

TheCoolestCat · 31-35, M

my psychologist prescribes me pills..

RosyRosie · 31-35, F

@TheCoolestCat: Then they're either not a psychologist, or they ask someone else to get the prescription. :)

TheCoolestCat · 31-35, M

well i see a whole bunch of people at my meetings... i think there might be a doctor there too