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  4. Connecticut (CT)
  5. Bridgeport

478 Results for Social Work near Bridgeport, CT

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 478 specialists practicing Social Work in Bridgeport, CT with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There are 2 hospitals near Bridgeport, CT with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Yale New Haven Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center.

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    Carolina Boe, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    Carolina Boe
    101.3 mi
    712 Broad St Providence, RI 02907
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health South Providence
    Call: (877) 572-6414
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    Margaret Frempong, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    Margaret Frempong
    94.3 mi
    300 Quaker Ln Warwick, RI 02886
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Warwick
    Call: (877) 572-6414
    • Deborah Shillingford, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Deborah Shillingford
      0.2 mi
      180 Fairfield Ave Bridgeport, CT 06604
    • Robbin Thimble, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Robbin Thimble
      0.9 mi
      1635 Central Avenue Sw Ct Mental Bridgeport, CT 06610
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    • Marie Dejoseph, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      Marie Dejoseph
      0.9 mi
      Sw Ct Mental Health System Attn Bridgeport, CT 06610
    • Sheryl Paul

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Sheryl Paul
      1.1 mi
      475 Clinton Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605
    • Juan Djuro, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Juan Djuro
      1.5 mi
      1470 Barnum Ave Bridgeport, CT 06610
    • Meghan Dobson, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      2 ratings
      3.2 mi
      170 Post Rd Ste 214 Fairfield, CT 06824
    • Dawn Roy, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      2.2 mi
      540 Tunxis Hill Rd Fl 1 Fairfield, CT 06825
    • Monique West, LCSW

      Social Work
      12 ratings
      6.7 mi
      57 Plains Rd Milford, CT 06461
      Accepting new patients
    • Tema Nemtzow, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      120 Brittin Ave Bridgeport, CT 06605
      Telehealth available
    • Marguerite McVay, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      2.4 mi
      1088 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield, CT 06825
    • Dr. Peter Tolk, PHD

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      1088 Black Rock Tpke Fairfield, CT 06825
    • John Pacheco, LADC

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.6 mi
      1825 Barnum Ave Ste 304 Stratford, CT 06614
      Telehealth available
    • Renda Woods, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.8 mi
      4270 Main St Ste 206 Bridgeport, CT 06606
    • Angelica Fontanez, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.9 mi
      60 Katona Dr Ste 22 Fairfield, CT 06824
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Melissa Jacob, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.2 mi
      1129 Essex Pl Stratford, CT 06615
    • Carol Fenton, LCSW

      Social Work
      5 ratings
      3.2 mi
      2505 Main St Stratford, CT 06615
    • Dolores Smith-Ezyk, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      3.3 mi
      2296 Main St Stratford, CT 06615
    • Gayle Hoffman, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.1 mi
      52 Beach Rd Ste 104 Fairfield, CT 06824
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Julie Arnone, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      7.5 mi
      58 River St Milford, CT 06460
      Accepting new patients
    • Elizabeth Modugno, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      3 ratings
      6.6 mi
      1698 Post Rd E Westport, CT 06880
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Jennifer Crowley, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      1305 Post Rd Ste 100 Fairfield, CT 06824
    • Jason Spann, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      0.3 mi
      1057 Broad St Fl 3 Bridgeport, CT 06604
    • Wendy McCaffery, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.9 mi
      178 Mill Hill Ter Southport, CT 06890
      Accepting new patients
    • M Coassin, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.6 mi
      34 Sherman Ct Fairfield, CT 06824
      Telehealth available
    • Daniel Snow, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      5.2 mi
      2425 Post Rd Ste 201 Southport, CT 06890
    • Kimberly Zemo, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      5.4 mi
      5893 Main St Trumbull, CT 06611
    • Amit Arava, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      6.5 mi
      949 Bridgeport Ave Milford, CT 06460
    • Lois Longwell, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.7 mi
      57 Plains Rd Ste 2c Milford, CT 06461
    • Nicola Sewell, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      6.7 mi
      57 Plains Rd Ste 1b Milford, CT 06461
    • Nellie Rivera, LCSW

      Social Work
      8 ratings
      2.9 mi
      60 Katona Dr Ste 25 Fairfield, CT 06824
      Accepting new patients
    • David Weitzman, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      6.8 mi
      6527 Main St Trumbull, CT 06611
    • Nancy Rosenblum, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.1 mi
      266 Broad St Milford, CT 06460
    • Deborah Price, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.1 mi
      266 Broad St Milford, CT 06460
    • Ralph Arnone, LCSW

      Social Work
      13 ratings
      7.2 mi
      203 Broad St Milford, CT 06460
      Accepting new patients
    • Rachelle Tapfar, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.8 mi
      47 Long Lots Rd Westport, CT 06880
    • Jennifer L'Herbette, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      7.8 mi
      47 Long Lots Rd Westport, CT 06880
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