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  4. Florida (FL)
  5. Boca Raton

351 Results for Social Work near Boca Raton, FL

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 351 specialists practicing Social Work in Boca Raton, FL with an overall average rating of 4.5 stars. There are 5 hospitals near Boca Raton, FL with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Broward Health Coral Springs and Broward Health North.

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    • Denise Brody

      Denise Brody, LCSW

      Social Work
      45 ratings
      1.8 mi
      20283 State Rd Rd Ste 300 Boca Raton, FL 33498
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Laura Tracey

      Laura Tracey, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      10 ratings
      2 mi
      2790 N Federal Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431
      Accepting new patients
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    • Dr. McGuire

      Dr. Mindy McGuire, PHD

      Clinical Social Work
      14 ratings
      2.2 mi
      3200 N Federal Hwy Ste 206-11 Boca Raton, FL 33431
      Accepting new patients
    • Julie Shaikh

      Julie Shaikh, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.2 mi
      399 Nw 2nd Ave Ste 202 Boca Raton, FL 33432
    • Debra Howard

      Debra Howard, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.3 mi
      150 E Palmetto Park Rd Ste 800 Boca Raton, FL 33432
    • Sara Dochterman, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.7 mi
      350 Camino Gardens Blvd Ste 300 Boca Raton, FL 33432
    • Janet Sunshine, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      6 ratings
      0.7 mi
      398 Camino Gardens Blvd Ste 207 Boca Raton, FL 33432
      Accepting new patients
    • Angela Towne, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.8 mi
      370 Camino Gardens Blvd Ste 213 Boca Raton, FL 33432
    • Sherry Rawiszer, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      2.7 mi
      2200 Nw Corporate Blvd Ste 300 Boca Raton, FL 33431
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Frances Rizzo

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.9 mi
      1300 N Federal Hwy Ste 103 Boca Raton, FL 33432
    • Joan Miller, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      1.4 mi
      1599 Nw 9th Ave Boca Raton, FL 33486
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Neil Fried, PHD

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      950 Glades Rd Ste 1a Boca Raton, FL 33431
    • Dr. Joseph Milisitz, PHD

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.6 mi
      1499 W Palmetto Park Rd Ste 172 Boca Raton, FL 33486
    • Ann McNeil, MSW

      Clinical Social Work
      2 ratings
      1.9 mi
      8000 N Federal Highway 218 Boca Raton, FL 33487
      Accepting new patients
    • Mark Alper, LCSW

      Social Work
      13 ratings
      2.7 mi
      2900 N Military Trl Ste 165 Boca Raton, FL 33431
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Susan Geraci, LCSW

      Social Work
      6 ratings
      2.8 mi
      2201 Nw Corporate Blvd Ste 108 Boca Raton, FL 33431
      Accepting new patients
    • Lorraine Blum, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      6.2 mi
      100 E Linton Blvd Ste 142 Delray Beach, FL 33483
      Accepting new patients
    • Alexandra Lonc, LCSW

      Addiction and Substance Abuse Counseling
      6 ratings
      3.4 mi
      2151 W Hillsboro Blvd Ste 211 Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
      Accepting new patients
    • Rachel Rotem, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      2 ratings
      4.8 mi
      3011 W Yamato Rd Ste 1240 Boca Raton, FL 33434
      Accepting new patients
    • Irving Schattner, LCSW

      Social Work
      5 ratings
      6.2 mi
      100 E Linton Blvd Ste 155a Delray Beach, FL 33483
      Accepting new patients
    • Nicole Witteboon, LCSW

      Individual Counseling
      2 ratings
      4 mi
      21301 Powerline Rd Ste 304 Boca Raton, FL 33433
      Accepting new patients
    • Niurka Shkolnik, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.1 mi
      7000 W Palmetto Park Rd Ste 210 Boca Raton, FL 33433
    • Elizabeth Ossip, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      6971 N Federal Hwy Ste 301 Boca Raton, FL 33487
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Debra Kimmel, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      7301a W Palmetto Park Rd Ste 304b Boca Raton, FL 33433
    • Beth Krakower, MSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      4.3 mi
      7301 W Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton, FL 33433
    • Leslie Rouder, LCSW

      Psychotherapy
      26 ratings
      5.5 mi
      21643 Cypress Rd Apt 14f Boca Raton, FL 33433
      Accepting new patients
    • Debra Rosen, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.9 mi
      950 Peninsula Corporate Cir Ste 2011 Boca Raton, FL 33487
    • Patricia Fitzmaurice, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      3 ratings
      4.9 mi
      950 Peninsula Corporate Cir Ste 1006 Boca Raton, FL 33487
      Accepting new patients
    • Helene Mester, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.9 mi
      950 Peninsula Corporate Cir Ste 2011 Boca Raton, FL 33487
    • Steva Kail, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      7 ratings
      5 mi
      7860 Glades Rd Ste 225 Boca Raton, FL 33434
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Marni Feuerman, PSY.D

      Marriage & Family Therapy
      20 ratings
      4.3 mi
      7301 W Palmetto Park Rd Boca Raton, FL 33433
      Accepting new patients
    • Julie Stark, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      7 ratings
      7.2 mi
      550 Se 6th Ave Delray Beach, FL 33483
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Lillian Alper, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      2.7 mi
      2900 N Military Trl Ste 165 Boca Raton, FL 33431
    • Rachel Begovic, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.2 mi
      660 Linton Blvd Ste 203a Delray Beach, FL 33444
    • Janine Hadar, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 mi
      7100 Camino Real Ste 302 Boca Raton, FL 33433
      Telehealth available
    • Linda Tepper, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      6.2 mi
      9033 Glades Rd Ste B Boca Raton, FL 33434
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