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  4. Alaska (AK)
  5. Anchorage

293 Results for Social Work near Anchorage, AK

Learn more about Social Work Specialists and how to choose the right one for you

A social worker specializes in helping individuals, couples, families and groups tackle many kinds of problems and situations. Social workers work within the context of a person’s environment and life situation. They help people cope with and overcome the challenges of psychological problems, serious illnesses, social and economic problems, life crises and transitions, and difficulties in school, work and relationships. 

There are two general types of social workers, direct-service social workers and clinical social workers. Clinical social workers are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. A clinical social worker is also known as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW).

In contrast, direct-service social workers do not diagnose or treat disorders, but work to help people with an illness or otherwise difficult situation cope and achieve their goals. Direct-service social workers identify a client’s needs, strengths, goals and challenges; make plans to help a client improve coping skills and quality of life; and follow up with clients to assess their progress and the effectiveness of plans. A direct-service social worker may be known as a licensed social worker (LSW) in states that require licensure.

The practice of a social worker varies depending on if he or she is a direct-service social worker or a clinical social worker, his or her education and specialty, and the type of setting and client. In general, a social worker may:

  • Assess a client’s needs, challenges, support systems, and resources

  • Identify or diagnose mental and emotional disorders and life challenges. A LCSW diagnoses and treats mental, emotional and behavioral disorders with therapy.

  • Develop treatment or action plans to help clients, and re-evaluate and modify plans as needed

  • Help a client access needed resources and organizations

  • Advocate for a client

  • Provide individual, group, family, and couples or marriage counseling

  • Teach and support strategies for behavior changes, coping skills, and therapeutic techniques, such as breathing techniques and the use of visual imagery

  • Collaborate, refer and consult with other professionals, such as psychiatrists, teachers and psychologists

  • Maintain strict patient confidentiality, unless patients are at risk of hurting themselves or others or the provider has a legal obligation to share information

  • Commit patients involuntarily in emergency situations

Social workers may also be known by the following names: direct-service social worker, licensed social worker (LSW), clinical social worker, licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), child social worker, therapist, or counselor.

There are 293 specialists practicing Social Work in Anchorage, AK with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There is 1 hospital near Anchorage, AK with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Alaska Native Medical Center.

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    • Jennifer Flanagan, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.1 mi
      110 W 15th Ave Ste A Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Allen Blair

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.2 mi
      1675 C St Ste 117 Anchorage, AK 99501
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    • Maureen Young, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      1.6 mi
      2600 Denali St Ste 450 Anchorage, AK 99503
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Colin Lim, LCSW

      Psychotherapy
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      3.2 mi
      4175 Tudor Centre Dr Anchorage, AK 99508
      Accepting new patients
    • Shelley Reppel, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      2.3 mi
      3820 Lake Otis Pkwy Ste 100 Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Jillian Schroeder, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.4 mi
      3760 Piper St Ste 1108 Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Kimberly Miller

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.5 mi
      4045 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.5 mi
      701 E Tudor Rd Ste 215 Anchorage, AK 99503
      Telehealth available
    • Sharon Litwin, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.3 mi
      4341 Tudor Centre Dr Fl 3 Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Jeremy Combs, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.9 mi
      5955 Zeamer Ave Jber, AK 99506
    • Jesse Gendron

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.9 mi
      5955 Zeamer Ave Jber, AK 99506
    • Cleo Patrick, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.9 mi
      5955 Zeamer Ave Jber, AK 99506
    • Keri Deboer, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      4.3 mi
      920 E 72ND AVE Anchorage, AK 99518
    • Kimber Olson, BCD

      Social Work
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      1.3 mi
      711 H St Ste 400 Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Sarah Rabinowitz, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      1.2 mi
      1675 C St Ste 201 Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Krista Pemberton, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      1.7 mi
      1345 W 9th Ave Ste 201 Anchorage, AK 99501
      Accepting new patients
    • Stephanie Warnock, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.5 mi
      4048 Laurel St Ste 305 Anchorage, AK 99508
      Telehealth available
    • Lynne Prossick, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.2 mi
      2925 Debarr Rd Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Melissa Gray

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.5 mi
      4045 Lake Otis Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99508
    • Hellen Fleming

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.1 mi
      1104 E 5th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Megan Chernyavski

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      1000 E 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Grace Jackson

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      1000 E 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Maggie Tuazon

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      1000 E 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Christy Berrier

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      1000 E 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Daniel Motz

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      1000 E 4th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Nancy Lockwood, BA

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.4 mi
      731 E 8th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Katherine Wright

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.5 mi
      610 E 5th Ave Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Stacey Reay, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.6 mi
      225 Eagle St Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Bee Tessum, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.6 mi
      225 Eagle St Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Karen Johnson, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.6 mi
      225 Eagle St Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Kamaree Altaffer, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.7 mi
      1231 Gambell St Ste 300 Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Lorraine Jaeger-Kirsch, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.9 mi
      5955 Zeamer Ave Jber, AK 99506
    • Annelise Bachelder

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.7 mi
      1432 Ingra St Anchorage, AK 99501
      Telehealth available
    • Kimly Sonekhiao

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.7 mi
      1432 Ingra St Anchorage, AK 99501
    • Benjamin Newton

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.7 mi
      1432 Ingra St Anchorage, AK 99501
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Kathleen Graves, PHD

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.8 mi
      711 Barrow St Anchorage, AK 99501
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