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  4. California (CA)
  5. Temecula

77 Results for Social Work near Temecula, CA

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 77 specialists practicing Social Work in Temecula, CA with an overall average rating of 4.6 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Temecula, CA with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta, Rancho Springs Medical Center and Southwest Healthcare System - Inland Valley Medical Center.

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    • Kimberly Lesnick, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.6 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Lin Stephens, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92592
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    • Michelle Kelley, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      5 mi
      Murrieta, CA 92562
      Accepting new patients
    • Heather Parenti, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Lynda Hiatt, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      7.8 mi
      Wildomar, CA 92595
      Accepting new patients
    • Carol Cole, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.2 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Brandon Farmer

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.5 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Stephanie Shaffer, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.5 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Jessica Purvis, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.6 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Nytasha Thomas, ACSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.9 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Jennifer Costello, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Saori Kobayashi, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Jennifer Ritter, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.1 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Norberto Carlos, MSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.1 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Jaylee Trumbo, ACSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Amy Fernandez, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.2 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Cynthia Ward, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Guillermina Garza, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Elizabeth Alishahi, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Juana Gonzalez

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Randy Andrews, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Allison Donahoe-Beggs, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Elizabeth Erickson

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Frank Pavone, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Wesley Imayanagita, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.4 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Danielle Bodeau, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
      Telehealth available
    • Kameko Howells

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Brenda Scott II, BHS

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Aubrye Butler

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Maria Cancelada, MSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.7 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Roxana Alas, MSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92590
    • Sara Brenner, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92592
    • Thomas Kuchinski

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Denise Miller, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Natalie Medina, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
    • Carlos Gonzalez, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      Temecula, CA 92591
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