my son went to a psychiatrist for his autism and all he wanted to do was medicate him. I told him my concerns because addiction runs rampant in the family in various manifestations, so he referred me to a psychologist and a behavioral specialist. He is thriving now, without any medication. My mother developed a bad habit from the psychiatrists office, so I am a bit wary of them now, except of course to treat things like epilepsy and bi polar disorder. But IMHO, I go to a psychologist for my emotional issues in my own life as well as a counsellor to help me find my footing, I felt like the psychiatrist just wanted to give me meds to bandaid the problem.