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  4. Massachusetts (MA)
  5. East Boston

5552 Results for Social Work near East Boston, MA

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 5552 specialists practicing Social Work in East Boston, MA with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 14 hospitals near East Boston, MA with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Cambridge Health Alliance, MelroseWakefield Hospital and AdCare Hospital.

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    • Michael Mancusi, LICSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      0.6 mi
      10 Gove St East Boston, MA 02128
      Telehealth available
    • Tara Clemente, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1 mi
      301 Broadway Chelsea, MA 02150
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    • Alicia Mahony

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1 mi
      301 Broadway Chelsea, MA 02150
    • Dal Hucknall, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 40 ratings
      6.5 mi
      369 Massachusetts Ave Arlington, MA 02474
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Annelle Kallman, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.6 mi
      76 Monument St Charlestown, MA 02129
    • Cheryl Abel, MSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      1.8 mi
      251 Causeway St Boston, MA 02114
    • Shana Seidenberg, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2 mi
      17 Court St Boston, MA 02108
    • Ada Ziolkowski

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2 mi
      173 Chelsea St Everett, MA 02149
    • Patricia Basha, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.2 mi
      50 Franklin St Boston, MA 02110
    • Sarah Stoddard-Gunn, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.2 mi
      103 Garland St Everett, MA 02149
    • Erin Schaefer

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.2 mi
      101 Tremont St Ste 205 Boston, MA 02108
    • Elaine Heffernan, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.2 mi
      101 Arch St Fl 8 Boston, MA 02110
      Telehealth available
    • Paul O'Keeffe, LCSW-C

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.2 mi
      100 Arch St Boston, MA 02110
    • Melissa Kelly, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      2.3 mi
      16 Blossom St Fl 1 Boston, MA 02114
    • Anne Lafleur, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.3 mi
      55 Fruit St Unit 15 Boston, MA 02114
    • Charles McCorkle, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.3 mi
      55 Fruit St # Wac037 Boston, MA 02114
    • Kevin Reddall

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.4 mi
      265 Beach St Revere, MA 02151
    • Alexandria Harmon, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.4 mi
      454 Broadway Ste 306 Revere, MA 02151
    • Laura Cotton, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.4 mi
      454 Broadway Ste 100 Revere, MA 02151
      Telehealth available
    • Patricia Lin, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.7 mi
      399 Revolution Dr Somerville, MA 02145
    • Nate Gruner

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.7 mi
      399 Revolution Dr Somerville, MA 02145
    • Theodora Cawley, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.7 mi
      399 Revolution Dr Somerville, MA 02145
    • Mark Robart, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.7 mi
      399 Revolution Dr Somerville, MA 02145
    • Rachelle Lamaster, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.7 mi
      399 Revolution Dr Somerville, MA 02145
    • Charles Martel, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.8 mi
      20 Park Plz Ste 608 Boston, MA 02116
    • Rebecca Sperber, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.8 mi
      107 Newhall St Revere, MA 02151
    • Sharon Broder, LICSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      2.9 mi
      29 Commonwealth Ave Boston, MA 02116
      Accepting new patients
    • Leoni Harrington, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.9 mi
      45 Newbury St Ste 333 Boston, MA 02116
      Telehealth available
    • Dr. Ana Nava, PHD

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.9 mi
      163 Gore St Cambridge, MA 02141
    • Bonnie Roessner, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3 mi
      82 Marlborough St Boston, MA 02116
      Telehealth available
    • William Halpin, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3 mi
      142 Berkeley St Boston, MA 02116
    • Karen Rose, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      3 mi
      224 Clarendon St Ste 22 Boston, MA 02116
    • Emily Hames, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3 mi
      409 W Broadway Boston, MA 02127
      Telehealth available
    • Lyla Fanger, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.1 mi
      581 Boylston St Ste 303 Boston, MA 02116
    • Ann Lovett, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.1 mi
      581 Boylston St Ste 201 Boston, MA 02116
      Accepting new patients
    • Kathleen Driscoll, LICSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      3.1 mi
      581 Boylston St Ste 802 Boston, MA 02116
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