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  4. Florida (FL)
  5. Fort Lauderdale

777 Results for Social Work near Fort Lauderdale, 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 777 specialists practicing Social Work in Fort Lauderdale, FL with an overall average rating of 4.2 stars. There is 1 hospital near Fort Lauderdale, FL with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Broward Health Medical Center.

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    • Dr. Dolores Lexandra, PHD

      Clinical Social Work
      29 ratings
      Dr. Lexandra
      0.5 mi
      800 E Broward Blvd Ste 602 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Lauren Isaac, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      Lauren Isaac
      2.9 mi
      120 E Oakland Park Blvd Oakland Park, FL 33334
      Accepting new patients
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    • Richard Snyder, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Richard Snyder
      0.5 mi
      108 Se 8th Ave Ste 203 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    • Pascal Pion, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      Pascal Pion
      0.5 mi
      108 Se 8th Ave Ste 203 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    • Ann Rentoumis, MSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      Ann Rentoumis
      1.3 mi
      1326 SE 3rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
    • Jill Rubin, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.8 mi
      915 Middle River Dr Ste 417 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
    • Renyale Davis, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      325 Sw 28th St Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315
    • Timothy O'Connor, LCSW

      Psychotherapy
      24 ratings
      4.4 mi
      1919 Ne 45th St Ste 120 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • John Doran, LCSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      2.8 mi
      1881 Ne 26th St Ste 229 Wilton Manors, FL 33305
    • Amanda Pelaez, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.8 mi
      2921 Ne 6th Ave Wilton Manors, FL 33334
      Accepting new patients
    • Lisa Coventry, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.1 mi
      1400 E Oakland Park Blvd Ste 100 Oakland Park, FL 33334
    • Judy Gunn, ACSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      0.2 mi
      101 SE 3rd Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    • Vicki Rubin, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      45 ratings
      6 mi
      6245 N Federal Hwy # 410 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Santiago-James Triana, PHD

      Research
      4 ratings
      7 mi
      4925 Sheridan St Hollywood, FL 33021
      Accepting new patients
    • Diane Lefkowitz, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      6.1 mi
      3403 Water Oak Dr Hollywood, FL 33021
      Accepting new patients
    • Cheryl Harrington, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      4.4 mi
      1919 Ne 45th St Ste 121 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33308
    • Joseph Farone, LICSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      4.4 mi
      1919 Ne 45th St Ste 122 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
    • Wayne Brown, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      1 rating
      4.4 mi
      1925 Ne 45th St Ste 127 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Yolanda Smith, PHD

      Social Work
      14 ratings
      8.2 mi
      4000 Hollywood Blvd Hollywood, FL 33021
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Priscilla Day, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      18 ratings
      6 mi
      6245 N Federal Hwy Ste 423 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
      Accepting new patients
    • Michael Bettencourt, LICSW

      Social Work
      7 ratings
      3.7 mi
      2805 E Oakland Park Blvd # 174 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
    • Dr. Patrick Mulhall, PHD

      Psychotherapy
      25 ratings
      6.6 mi
      3475 Sheridan St Ste 312 Hollywood, FL 33021
      Accepting new patients
    • Rafael Guzman Jr, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      6 mi
      3400 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
    • Rosemary Nova, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6 mi
      3400 N 29th Ave Hollywood, FL 33020
    • Lubitza Bozanich, LCSW

      Counseling
      3 ratings
      1.8 mi
      915 Middle River Dr Ste 307 Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304
      Accepting new patients
    • Mark Ehrenshaft, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6 mi
      6950 Cypress Rd Ste 103 Plantation, FL 33317
    • Dr. Jill Levenson, PHD

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.2 mi
      5950 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 107 Lauderhill, FL 33313
    • Alana Nelson-Patnaude, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      8.1 mi
      4987 N University Dr Ste 2409 Lauderhill, FL 33351
      Accepting new patients
    • Catalina Granja, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.2 mi
      1001 Nw 70th Ave Plantation, FL 33313
    • Lisa Friedman, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.4 mi
      7376 Nw 5th St Plantation, FL 33317
    • Rashelle Hix, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.4 mi
      7390 Nw 5th St Ste 5 Plantation, FL 33317
    • Catherine Schnur, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      6.5 mi
      7449 Nw 4th St Plantation, FL 33317
    • Stacey Balkanski, LCSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      6.7 mi
      817 S University Dr Ste 121 Plantation, FL 33324
    • Devina Cruickshank, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7 mi
      4700 Sheridan St Ste J Hollywood, FL 33021
      Telehealth available
    • Carol Gwaltney, LCSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      7.1 mi
      7491 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 308 Tamarac, FL 33319
      Accepting new patients
    • Sylvie Abramson, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.3 mi
      300 S Pine Island Rd Ste 219 Plantation, FL 33324
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