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  4. New Mexico (NM)
  5. Albuquerque

1158 Results for Social Work near Albuquerque, NM

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 1158 specialists practicing Social Work in Albuquerque, NM with an overall average rating of 3.8 stars.

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    • Joanne Vazquez, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      Joanne Vazquez
      0.8 mi
      200 Rosemont Ave Ne Apt C Albuquerque, NM 87102
      Telehealth available
    • Anna Eder, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Anna Eder
      0.9 mi
      1330 Lomas Blvd Nw Albuquerque, NM 87104
      Telehealth available
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    • Robin Bartee, MSW

      Clinical Social Work
      1 rating
      Robin Bartee
      1 mi
      1217 Mountain Rd Nw Albuquerque, NM 87102
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Kathryn Fehr, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Kathryn Fehr
      1.5 mi
      1503 University Blvd Ne Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • Kathleen Hall, LISW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      Kathleen Hall
      1.8 mi
      2626 Central Ave Sw Albuquerque, NM 87104
    • Carol Wolvington

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.9 mi
      2600 Marble Ave Ne Bldg 2 Albuquerque, NM 87106
    • Bart Leuser, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.9 mi
      2600 Marble Ave Ne Bldg 2 Albuquerque, NM 87106
    • Ellen Costilla, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.3 mi
      2741 Indian School Rd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106
      Telehealth available
    • Mark Raybould, LISW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      2.4 mi
      2811 Indian School Rd Ne Albuquerque, NM 87106
    • Christine Garcia, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.4 mi
      201 Tulane Dr Se Albuquerque, NM 87106
      Accepting new patients
    • Theresa Olguin, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      2.4 mi
      1101 Lopez Rd Sw Albuquerque, NM 87105
      Telehealth available
    • Krista Barrett, LISW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      2.5 mi
      2418 Miles Rd Se Albuquerque, NM 87106
      Telehealth available
    • Jude Payne, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.6 mi
      3405 Pan American Fwy Ne Albuquerque, NM 87107
    • Jennifer Davis, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.7 mi
      2600 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque, NM 87106
      Telehealth available
    • Cara Howell, LMSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      2.7 mi
      1803 Carlisle Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87110
    • Cody Hedrick, LMSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.9 mi
      1025 Hermosa Dr Se Albuquerque, NM 87108
    • Nikka Peralta

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2.9 mi
      1025 Hermosa Dr Se Albuquerque, NM 87108
    • Sharon Bernstein, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3 mi
      301 Graceland Dr Se Ste A Albuquerque, NM 87108
    • Danielle Fichera, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.1 mi
      315 Alameda Park Dr Ne Albuquerque, NM 87113
    • Karl Ponchalek, LISW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      3.1 mi
      1 Univ Of Nm Msc06 Umn Student Ctr Albuquerque, NM 87131
    • Joanna Widman, LSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      3.1 mi
      7801 Candelaria Rd Ne Sandia Hs Albuquerque, NM 87110
    • Robert Yin, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.1 mi
      1 Univ Of New Mexico Msc06 # 3870 Albuquerque, NM 87131
      Telehealth available
    • Sarah Herbert, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      3.1 mi
      1218 Griegos Rd Nw Hogares Inc Albuquerque, NM 87107
    • Adam Vareika, LICSW

      Social Work
      5 ratings
      0.8 mi
      1217 1st St Nw Albuquerque, NM 87102
    • Ingrid Bisbee, MSSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      3.5 mi
      142 Truman St Ne Ste C Albuquerque, NM 87108
      Accepting new patients
    • R Westbay, MSW

      Marriage & Family Therapy
      5 ratings
      5.3 mi
      5808 Mcleod Rd NE Ste P Albuquerque, NM 87109
      Accepting new patients
    • Kathy Alberding, LISW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      3.6 mi
      3500 Comanche Rd Ne Ste E # 6 Albuquerque, NM 87107
    • Jennifer Schlife, LISW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      3.8 mi
      5005 Prospect Ave Ne Ste C Albuquerque, NM 87110
    • Janice Koltonuk, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.1 mi
      4316 Carlisle Blvd Ne Ste D Albuquerque, NM 87107
      Telehealth available
    • Sara Snow, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      4.1 mi
      1330 San Pedro Dr Ne Ste 201b Albuquerque, NM 87110
    • Carl Hinrichs, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.1 mi
      2800 San Mateo Blvd Ne Ste 100 Albuquerque, NM 87110
      Telehealth available
    • Bhanu Harrison, LISW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.1 mi
      4308 Carlisle Blvd Ne Ste 209 Albuquerque, NM 87107
      Telehealth available
    • Rikka Bonnette, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      1501 San Pedro Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
    • Patricia Adams, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.3 mi
      1501 San Pedro Dr SE Albuquerque, NM 87108
    • Jennifer Harrison-Sanchez, LMSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      4.4 mi
      6121 Indian School Rd Ne Ste 103 Albuquerque, NM 87110
    • Frazier Wilson Jr, LADAC

      Social Work
      5 ratings
      2.5 mi
      2418 Miles Rd Se Albuquerque, NM 87106
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