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  4. Michigan (MI)
  5. Southfield

1939 Results for Social Work near Southfield, MI

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 1939 specialists practicing Social Work in Southfield, MI with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 3 hospitals near Southfield, MI with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital and Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

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    Stephanie McGarity, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    7.7 mi
    Hazel Park, MI 48030
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    Telehealth available
    On staff at Oak Street Health Hazel Park
    Call: (877) 572-6414
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    Azsha Matthews, APN

    Social Work
    This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
    19.7 mi
    Southgate, MI 48195
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Southgate
    Call: (877) 572-6414
    • Scott Gantz, MSW

      Individual Counseling
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      3.3 mi
      Southfield, MI 48034
      Accepting new patients
    • Allen Cushingberry, PSY

      Counseling
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      0.8 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
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    • David Hopkins, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.7 mi
      Farmington Hills, MI 48334
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Ruby Kushner, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.9 mi
      Southfield, MI 48076
    • Jackie Stephan, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      1.9 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
    • Jessica Fisher, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2 mi
      Southfield, MI 48033
    • John Yax III, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2 mi
      Southfield, MI 48033
    • Jimmia Glover

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2 mi
      Southfield, MI 48033
    • Madison Marcus-Paddison

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      2.1 mi
      Oak Park, MI 48237
    • Norma Madison, PSY

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.1 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
    • Aric Cohen, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.9 mi
      Farmington Hills, MI 48334
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Rachel Freedland, DPM

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.3 mi
      Oak Park, MI 48237
      Accepting new patients
    • Stephen Perrine, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.5 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
    • Rascha Azakir, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.6 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
      Telehealth available
    • Dayna Mullaly, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.6 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
      Telehealth available
    • Sharon Paul, MSW

      Counseling
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.6 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Deborah Perlman-Ajlouny, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      2.8 mi
      Southfield, MI 48034
      Telehealth available
    • Latasha Becker, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.9 mi
      Southfield, MI 48075
      Telehealth available
    • Toby Beach, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      4.7 mi
      Birmingham, MI 48009
      Accepting new patients
    • Gillian Dixon, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      2.9 mi
      Bingham Farms, MI 48025
    • Pamela Kanehann, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.3 mi
      Bingham Farms, MI 48025
    • Chaya Selesny, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      3.3 mi
      Bingham Farms, MI 48025
    • Pauline Furman, LPC

      Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      2.4 mi
      Southfield, MI 48076
      Telehealth available
    • Warren Levin, LLP

      Psychology
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.7 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48073
    • George Goike Jr, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.7 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48073
      Telehealth available
    • Suzanne Thomas, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      3.7 mi
      Southfield, MI 48034
      Telehealth available
    • Lauren Victor, MSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 7 ratings
      4.4 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48067
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Lydia Glibota

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      4.2 mi
      Huntington Woods, MI 48070
      Telehealth available
    • Nancy Adair, MSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      4.4 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48067
      Accepting new patients
    • Patricia Stanko, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.5 mi
      Birmingham, MI 48009
    • Joyce Dixson-Haskett

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.5 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48067
      Telehealth available
    • Melodee Michaels

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.5 mi
      Birmingham, MI 48009
    • Fred Williams Jr, LLMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      4.6 mi
      Detroit, MI 48235
    • Timothy Dawson, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      6 mi
      Farmington Hills, MI 48334
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • James Madry, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      4.6 mi
      Detroit, MI 48219
    • Matthew Sweet, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      4.7 mi
      Royal Oak, MI 48067
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