text: Well it depends. Do you feel that your emotional and/or mental state of health is being threatened by something other than everyday trials and stress? \n\nStress can be managed by a psychologist, who basically is someone for you to talk to, someone who listens (and is paid to) without making you feel embarrased, and also someone well versed in dealing with common problems.\n\nPsychiatrists are for mental DISEASES or disorders, mostly relating to genetic brain disorders and chemical imbalences in the brain and the spinal column. \n\nIf you want you could get yourself evaluated (for a fee) by a psychiatrist that your insurance company reccommends. Believe me, you'll want the insurance.