For the first time you got help, did you go to a psychologist or a psychiatrist? 

My understanding is that psychologists only help you talk through things. But what if you need a diagnosis? They cannot diagnose or treat with meds, only psychiatrists can. 

So will the therapist (psychologist) just refer you out if they think you need more? I don’t want to pay for 2 initial consults because they can be quite expensive, but I also do not want to assume I am going to need a diagnosis. 

Pls tell me your experiences!!