How to get help from a counselor?

X.Mello.x.Dramatic.Near.X asked: Okay, so I’ve established that I have clinical depression. I wasn’t diagnosed with it, but I’ve learned the symptoms and they fit me extremely well. Anyway, I want to get help. Badly. I’ve been cutting and its becoming an escape, an alternative to suicidal thoughts. I really want, and need, to stop. [...]

What kind of doctor should i go to if i think i have depression and Bipolar Disorder?

zynie* asked: -Psychiatry
-Licensed professional counselor
-Licensed Clinical psychologist
-Licensed Clinical social worker
-If im 16,and the doctor find out that i have bipoloar disorder or depression, are they going to tell my parents and make me take medicine?
thank you…
oh and,HOW are they going to derermine weather i am or i am not depressed

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