Medically reviewed by Gabriela Asturias, MD on May 23, 2025Licensed Clinical Social Workers are well-trained mental health professionals who can provide excellent care. They offer a unique approach that looks at your whole life, not just your mental health symptoms. This guide will help you understand what they do and how they can help you.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
3230 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin 53705
Sarah Marty is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Madison, Wisconsin and has been in practice for 6 years. They treat Family Caregiving Stress, Loneliness/Isolation, Disability.
I offer a free phone consult prior to the first session to see if we are a good match. I love what I do and that shows in my approach.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
4909 Waters Edge Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Christopher Deviney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Raleigh, North Carolina and has been in practice for 6 years. They treat Drug Use, Burnout, Avoidant Personality.
I welcome all clients seeking to work together towards a better tommorow, one day at a time.
Executive Function Coach, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Psychotherapist
810 Iredell Street, Durham, North Carolina 27705
Lisa Jurecic is a Executive Function Coach in Durham, North Carolina and has been in practice for 25 years. They treat Cognitive Functioning, Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates.
Specializing in the treatment of undergraduate and graduate students for mood disorders and ADHD/Executive Function Disorders.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Remote only
Asa Aramburo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Phoenix, Arizona and has been in practice for 25 years. They treat Anxiety, Infidelity, Abuse.
I value building rapport and trust in the client-therapist relationship and working with my clients to achieve their desired goals in therapy.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Remote only
Orvon White is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 8 years. They treat Anger Issues, Men's Issues, Work/Life Balance.
My intention is to create a safe space where clients feel validated and affirmed in their lived experiences and that they feel lighter when they leave.
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Remote only
T.Lee Shostack is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in undefined, undefined and has been in practice for 12 years. They treat Anxiety, Performance Anxiety, Sexual Identity.
Therapy services for adults in Massachusetts and Vermont, providing group, relationship, and individual therapy. I have immediate daytime availability.
A licensed clinical social worker is a trained mental health professional. They have special education and training to help people with their emotional and mental health problems. They can provide therapy and counseling services.
What makes an LCSW different from other therapists? They look at your whole life, not just your feelings. A therapist LCSW thinks about your family, your community, your money situation, and your background. They understand that all these things affect your mental health.
The LCSW title means they have the highest level of training in social work. Unlike other mental health workers who might only do talk therapy, a licensed social worker helps with many different problems in your life.
Becoming a licensed clinical social worker takes years of school and training. Here's what they need to do:
College Degree: First, they need a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW). This takes about two years after getting a regular college degree. The school must be approved by a special group that makes sure the program is good quality.
Real-World Training: After school, they must work under another experienced LCSW for 2-3 years. During this time, they learn by doing real therapy work while getting help and advice from their supervisor.
Tests: They must pass hard tests to prove they know how to help people safely. Every state requires these tests.
Keep Learning: Most states make them take classes every year to keep their license. This helps them stay up-to-date on the best ways to help people.
Each state has its own rules for LCSWs. The basic requirements are the same everywhere - they need the master's degree and must pass tests. But some details are different.
For example, New York requires at least 3 years of supervised work after getting the degree. Connecticut requires 3,000 hours of supervised practice. Some states have extra requirements. In Washington State, starting in 2024, social workers must take special training about health equality.
If you move to a different state, your LCSW might need a new license to keep helping you. Some states make this easier than others. Always check that your therapist has a license in your state.
A medical social worker is a type of LCSW who works in hospitals and clinics. They help people who are sick or hurt deal with the emotional side of their health problems.
Medical social workers do many important jobs. They talk to patients about how their illness affects their feelings and daily life. They help families understand what's happening with their loved one's health. They connect people with services they need, like help paying for medicine or finding rides to doctor visits.
These workers are very important in hospitals. They help patients and families during scary times. They also help people plan for going home from the hospital or moving to other care places.
There will be more jobs for medical social workers in the coming years. This is because more people need this kind of help.
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