Look around me. I can see my life before me. Running rings around the way. It used to be. I am older now. I have more than what I wanted. But I wish that I had started. Long before I did.
No. A prescribing provider needs to be an MD or DO. In some states, a nurse practitioner or physicianâs assistant can also prescribe, but never a pharmacist.
Examples include art therapist, music therapist. The following mental health professionals can prescribe medication; however, they may not provide therapy: 1  Psychiatrist â A medical doctor with special training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional illnesses.2  A psychiatrist can prescribe medication, but they often do not counsel patients.inding the right one for you may require some research. Below is a listing of types of mental health treatment professionals to help you understand the differences between the services they provide.