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Physicians

Title	Description	License	Audience
Physician	A doctor (MD, DO, etc.) who has completed medical school and a psychiatry residency, becoming a psychiatrist, rather than a general practitioner, which focuses on primary care.	Licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.
Psychiatrist	A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (an M.D. or D.O.) who specializes in mental health, including substance use disorders, focusing on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.	Licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Medical Examiners	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.

Counselors

Title	Description	License	Audience
Licensed Professional Counselor	LPCs provide mental health services that focus on behavioral, emotional and mental issues, utilizing counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat.	Licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists. Additionally, can supervise others (43-10A).	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.
Associate Professional Counselor	An APC utilizes counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate and treat emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective, under supervision.	Licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor	A CAADC provides specialized counseling and support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders, often focusing on co-occurring mental health conditions.	Certification by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACB-GA); International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium / Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (IC&RC).	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.
Master Addiction Counselor	The MAC has educational background, knowledge, skills, and competencies of the specialist in addictions counseling to identify problems and recommend specific treatments, develop a plan for ongoing treatments, and understand potential issues such as relapse.	Certification by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) credential — must be licensed by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists.	Can this be done in one simple column? I see portions in COL H - K.