Can You See a Psychiatrist without a Referral?
There are many different types of mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, social workers, and others. To see a psychiatrist requires a referral, but to see other providers, a referral usually isn’t necessary. These other providers can likely help you significantly. Mental health professionals can diagnose and treat a great number of mental issues and illnesses, including autism, ADHD, learning disorders, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, phobias, OCD, PTSD, anorexia, and many others.
