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  4. Missouri (MO)
  5. Independence

469 Results for Social Work near Independence, MO

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 469 specialists practicing Social Work in Independence, MO with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars. There is 1 hospital near Independence, MO with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill.

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    • Lara Johnson, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      3.6 mi
      4240 Blue Ridge Blvd Ste 434 Kansas City, MO 64133
      Telehealth available
    • Dana Shafer, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      5.6 mi
      19401 E Us Highway 40 Ste 140 Independence, MO 64055
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    • Eugene Forrestal III, PLCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4.5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      5.1 mi
      4731 S Cochise Dr Ste 206 Independence, MO 64055
    • Kevin Holland, LMSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      6.3 mi
      4801 E Linwood Blvd Kansas City, MO 64128
    • Ashley Garrison, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      6.8 mi
      8801 E 63rd St Ste 101 Raytown, MO 64133
    • Malachi Oledibe

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      7.5 mi
      3801 Blue Pkwy Kansas City, MO 64130
    • Shannon Johnston, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      7.6 mi
      825 Euclid Ave Kansas City, MO 64124
    • Misty Dixon, MSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 10 ratings
      9.9 mi
      4635 Wyandotte St Ste 204 Kansas City, MO 64112
      Accepting new patients
    • Maureen Patton, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      8.7 mi
      2538 Holmes St Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Tate Goss

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      8.7 mi
      2546 Holmes St Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Gloria Egner-Jester, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      4.8 mi
      4700 S Cedar Crest Ct Ste 12 Independence, MO 64055
    • Erin Cox, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      8.7 mi
      2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Stephanie Andrews, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      8.7 mi
      2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Jenna Reddoch, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      8.7 mi
      2401 Gillham Rd Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Emily Hunt, LMSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      9.2 mi
      300 W 19th Ter Kansas City, MO 64108
    • Christine Urie, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      9.4 mi
      2029 Buchanan St Kansas City, MO 64116
    • Jeanette Cobb, ACSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      9.4 mi
      2029 Buchanan St N Kansas City, MO 64116
    • Patrick Pruitt, LSCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      9.8 mi
      600 W 39th St Kansas City, MO 64111
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Christine Carr, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      9.5 mi
      4400 Broadway Blvd Kansas City, MO 64111
      Telehealth available
    • Patrick Scantlin, LCSW

      Social Work
      This provider has no reviewsLeave A Review
      9.5 mi
      3100 Broadway Blvd Ste 410 Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Elizabeth Hunter-Blank, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 6 ratings
      9.7 mi
      4104 Central St Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Carla Hutchinson, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      9.8 mi
      3914 Washington St Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Sara Nelson-Johns, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      9.8 mi
      4010 Washington St Ste 405 Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Kelli Wiethan, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      9.9 mi
      4635 Wyandotte St Ste 204 Kansas City, MO 64112
    • Bernadette Borchardt, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      9.9 mi
      4635 Wyandotte St Ste 204 Kansas City, MO 64112
    • Phillip Klever, MSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 2 ratings
      10 mi
      310 W 47th St Ste 215 Kansas City, MO 64112
    • David Francis, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 5 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      10 mi
      8800 Blue Ridge Blvd Kansas City, MO 64138
    • Marla Blevins, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 6 ratings
      4.2 mi
      3737 S Elizabeth St Independence, MO 64057
      Accepting new patients
    • Charles Foshee, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 9 ratings
      5.1 mi
      4731 S Cochise Dr Independence, MO 64055
      Telehealth available
    • Holly Benson, LSCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      9.7 mi
      4049 Central St Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Riley Bishop, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 4 out of 5 starsWith 4 ratings
      9.5 mi
      4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 410 Kansas City, MO 64111
    • Julie Richardson, LCSW

      Clinical Social Work
      Rated 3 out of 5 starsWith 5 ratings
      7.2 mi
      4031 Ne Lakewood Way Ste 100 Lees Summit, MO 64064
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Jennifer Liles, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.2 mi
      136 E Walnut St Ste 103 Independence, MO 64050
      Telehealth available
    • Keri Flanagan, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 3.5 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      9.1 mi
      4427 Harrison St Kansas City, MO 64110
      Accepting new patients
    • Paul Gale, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 3 ratings
      0.6 mi
      517 W Walnut St Ste 2 Independence, MO 64050
    • Samuel Scott, LCSW

      Social Work
      Rated 1 out of 5 starsWith 1 rating
      0.6 mi
      517 W Walnut St Independence, MO 64050
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