When most people think about anxiety, they picture racing thoughts, constant worry, or feeling emotionally overwhelmed. What often comes as a surprise is that anxiety is just as much a physical experience as it is a mental one.

If you’ve started looking into mental health care, you’ve probably come across two common options: working with a therapist or seeing a psychiatrist. When those services move online, the distinction between them can feel even less clear. It’s a simple question, but one that matters more than it seems: what’s the difference between an online psychiatrist vs. therapist, and how do you know which one is right for you? You don’t necessarily need to choose one over the other. Howe