What is a psychologist who deals with mentally ill children called?

Question

What is a psychologist who deals with mentally ill children called?

Answer 1

A mini shrink :-)

Sorry, no offense intended, I just couldn't resist.

Answer 2

pediatric or child psychologist

pediatric or child psychiatrist

Answer 3

a saint?

Answer 4

Probably a pediatric psychologist or  psychiatrist

Answer 5

I think you mean a neoroligist but that is an md.

Answer 6

Psychologists who deal with children who who have mental illnesses can be:

clinical psychologists

child psychologists

educational psychologists

neuropsychologists

counseling psychologists.

There are many different types of psychologists, these are just a few.

Answer 7

It depends probably

Child Psychologist, or Psychiatrist. The difference is that Psychiatrists can prescribe medicine.

The weird thing is that in most places you can't get a degree in child anything... you become a Psychologist or psychiatrist, and then SPECIALIZE in children.

Be very weary, make sure anyone you seek out is licensed. There have been a lot of scams lately, because anyone can call themselves a counselor, even people without a high school diploma. Check references.