Can a therapist diagnose depression?

Can a therapist diagnose depression?

Can a therapist diagnose depression?

Posted: 26 Aug 2012 01:15 AM PDT

I have no primary doctor as I moved out of the state my pediatrician was in (when I was young enough for that). I am going to see a therapist come September and have not yet (in my six years with this mood disorder) been diagnosed with depression. Can a therapist do so? I know they cannot prescribe me medication but can they formally diagnose me? If so, how does it work? Is it put on my medical records? I really feel like I need to be diagnosed once and for all. Thank you.

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