Rihanna goes to a mental health professional for help with her depression. While waiting for the therapist, she notices the medical degree hanging on the wall in the office. At the end of the session, the therapist writes Rihanna a prescription for an antidepressant drug. Rihanna's therapist is a ______________.

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Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can prescribe medication, while clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, and counseling psychologists cannot. Therefore, based on the fact that the therapist prescribed medication, the best choice is B: psychiatrist.

Rihanna Goes to a Mental Health Professional for Help with Her