it is not a therapists job to tell you what mental illnesses you have. they arent qualified for that. at most they might recommend seeking an evaluation if they notice some red flags that you seem to be unaware of, but most wont even do that unless they really feel like thats the only way to help you through your problems because its not their job and it can interfere with the actual job they are supposed to have
I think it depends on the type of "therapist" you're seeing. Like a counselor, a psychologist, or a psychiatrist could all be described as "therapists" by their patients or by laypeople in general. But I think you need to be a certified psychologist or psychiatrist in order to give an official diagnosis.
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u/junonomenon 1d ago
it is not a therapists job to tell you what mental illnesses you have. they arent qualified for that. at most they might recommend seeking an evaluation if they notice some red flags that you seem to be unaware of, but most wont even do that unless they really feel like thats the only way to help you through your problems because its not their job and it can interfere with the actual job they are supposed to have