On a talk show last night Don described some symptoms of anxiety he has experienced during the past year. He said his therapist prescribed an anti-anxiety medication, which seems to be effective. Based on Don's description, you conclude that the therapist is a

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The fact that Don's therapist prescribed an anti-anxiety medication suggests that they are a medical doctor, thus making them most likely a psychiatrist. Podiatrists specialize in foot care, social workers typically do not have the authority to prescribe medication, and clinical psychologists can provide therapy but cannot prescribe medication (unless they have additional training/certification as a prescribing psychologist in certain states/countries).

On a Talk Show Last Night Don Described Some Symptoms