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  4. Illinois (IL)
  5. Joliet

143 Results for Social Work near Joliet, IL

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 143 specialists practicing Social Work in Joliet, IL with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars.

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    Melissa Rodriguez, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    Melissa Rodriguez
    38.7 mi
    4900 Broadway Gary, IN 46408
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Gary
    Call: (877) 572-6414
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    Gianna Martelli, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    Gianna Martelli
    39 mi
    1541 W Devon Ave Chicago, IL 60660
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Edgewater
    Call: (877) 572-6414
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    Erica Navarro, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    Erica Navarro
    34.3 mi
    4848 W IRVING PARK RD Chicago, IL 60641
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Portage Park
    Call: (877) 572-6414
    • Michael Sterzer, ISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Michael Sterzer
      1.6 mi
      501 Ella Ave Joliet, IL 60433
    • Karen Lombardo, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Karen Lombardo
      2.4 mi
      210 N Hammes Ave Ste 103 Joliet, IL 60435
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    • Kristen Clarke, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Kristen Clarke
      2.8 mi
      300 REPUBLIC AVE Joliet, IL 60435
    • Kathleen Foley, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Kathleen Foley
      3.7 mi
      3033 W Jefferson St Ste 215 Joliet, IL 60435
    • Althea Olson, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      19 ratings
      Althea Olson
      9.4 mi
      24047 W Lockport St Illinois Plainfield, IL 60544
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Phyllis Spinal-Robinson, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      5.1 mi
      250 Water Stone Cir Joliet, IL 60431
    • Michael Wasilewski, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      5 ratings
      9.4 mi
      24047 W Lockport St Illinois Plainfield, IL 60544
      Accepting new patients
    • Deanna Watson, LCSW

      Social Work
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      7.2 mi
      23157 S Thomas Dillon Dr Channahon, IL 60410
    • Jamie Mirocha, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.8 mi
      24012 W Renwick Rd Ste 204a Plainfield, IL 60544
    • Gwen Ginski, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      8.6 mi
      23819 W Mill St Ste 9 Plainfield, IL 60544
      Accepting new patients
    • Monica Guilhot-Chartrand, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      9.4 mi
      13242 S Route 59 110 Plainfield, IL 60585
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Patricia Lazuka, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      9.6 mi
      15750 S Bell Rd Ste 2e Homer Glen, IL 60491
      Accepting new patients
    • Joyce Kraus, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.8 mi
      300 REPUBLIC AVE Joliet, IL 60435
    • Matthew Helmholz, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.1 mi
      62 W Washington St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Mary Spinabella, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.1 mi
      62 W Washington St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Allison Nichols, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.1 mi
      62 W Washington St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Tuesday Dawson, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      203 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Pamela Kostecki, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      203 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Robin Hatchett, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      203 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Kathleen Culen, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      203 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Christina Magana, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      203 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Chris Sandvick, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      12 W Cass St Ste 12 Joliet, IL 60432
    • Melissa Sumrow, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      58 E Clinton St Ste 200 Joliet, IL 60432
    • Mayra Isidoro

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      58 E Clinton St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Lori Okon, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.4 mi
      311 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Sandra McClain-Jones, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.4 mi
      311 N Ottawa St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Kristin Tyminski, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.7 mi
      3033 W Jefferson St Ste 215 Joliet, IL 60435
    • Kathryn Watland, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.5 mi
      201 E Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Monica Smith, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.5 mi
      201 E Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Rebecca Lara, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.5 mi
      201 E Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Brandon Christensen

      Social Work
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      0.6 mi
      110 Collins St Joliet, IL 60432
    • Soledad Manzo, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.9 mi
      500 Wilcox St Joliet, IL 60435
    • Kimberly Hudgens, LCSW

      Social Work
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      1.2 mi
      800 Black Rd Joliet, IL 60435
    • Kathleen Kaiser, LCSW

      Social Work
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      1.3 mi
      1150 W Jefferson St Joliet, IL 60435
    • Ruth Gerhart, LCSW

      Social Work
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      1.6 mi
      501 Ella Ave Joliet, IL 60433
    • Lisa Coburn, LCSW

      Social Work
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      1.6 mi
      501 Ella Ave Joliet, IL 60433
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