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  4. New York (NY)
  5. Forest Hills

13324 Results for Social Work near Forest Hills, NY

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 13324 specialists practicing Social Work in Forest Hills, NY with an overall average rating of 4.1 stars. There are 18 hospitals near Forest Hills, NY with affiliated Social Work specialists, including Montefiore Medical Center, Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

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  • Laura Galindez
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    Laura Galindez, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    86 mi
    2301 N 29th St Ste 500 Philadelphia, PA 19132
    Accepting new patients
  • Denis Carey
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    Denis Carey, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    90.1 mi
    6232 Market St Philadelphia, PA 19139
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health Cobbs Creek Call: (877) 572-6414
  • Jason Weaver
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    Jason Weaver, LCSW

    Clinical Social Work
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    88.5 mi
    37 S 40th St Fl 2 Philadelphia, PA 19104
    (877) 572-6414
    Accepting new patients
    On staff at Oak Street Health University City Call: (877) 572-6414
    • Barbara Zukowski

      Barbara Zukowski, LCSW-R

      Clinical Social Work
      52 ratings
      3.1 mi
      6119 56th St Maspeth, NY 11378
      Accepting new patients
    • Dr. Mardis

      Dr. Yvette Mardis, PHD

      Clinical Social Work
      16 ratings
      0.6 mi
      11021 73rd Rd Apt 1j Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
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    • Bernie Glintz

      Bernie Glintz, LCSW

      Social Work
      25 ratings
      0.3 mi
      12 Tennis Pl Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Luz Oviedo

      Luz Oviedo, LCSW-R

      Social Work
      10 ratings
      1.5 mi
      7405 Metropolitan Ave # 2f Middle Village, NY 11379
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • James Hickey

      James Hickey, LCSW-R

      Psychotherapy
      12 ratings
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
    • Hal Brickman, LCSW

      Social Work
      14 ratings
      0.6 mi
      11050 71st Rd Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
    • Inna Andreva-Miller

      Social Work
      15 ratings
      1.8 mi
      8403 57th Ave Elmhurst, NY 11373
      Accepting new patients
    • Gina Herd, LCSW

      Psychotherapy
      11 ratings
      0.9 mi
      11616 Queens Blvd Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
    • Karen Hartig, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.3 mi
      7149 Loubet St Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
    • David Price, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.4 mi
      11021 73 Rd Queens Apt 1h-1m Ste 3 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Gregory MacColl, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.4 mi
      110-20 71 Avenue Professional Suite Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Rudyard Maza, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Telehealth available
    • Carole Goodsmith, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Shreya Mandal, JD

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Nedia Santiago, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Stephanie Rubenfeld

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Telehealth available
    • Marissa Penn, LMSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Ruth Dubon

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.5 mi
      10470 Queens Blvd Ste 200 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Yelena Ivanova, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      11011 Queens Blvd Ste 1cc Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Jenny Market

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      11011 Queens Blvd Ste 1cc Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Megan Spina, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.6 mi
      11011 Queens Blvd Ste 1cc Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Johanna Wechsler, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      11011 Queens Blvd Ste 1cc Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Telehealth available
    • Amy Finkelstein, LMSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      10326 68th Rd Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Accepting new patients
    • Martha Habert, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.6 mi
      11050 71st Rd Ste 1n Forest Hills, NY 11375
      Telehealth available
    • Lisa Lerner, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.7 mi
      10828 68th Dr Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Orly Costo, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
      Accepting new patients
      Telehealth available
    • Zoya Steiner, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
      Telehealth available
    • Dawn Blumhagen, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
      Telehealth available
    • Susan Jantzen, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
      Telehealth available
    • Linda Bruh

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      98120 Queens Blvd Ste 1c Rego Park, NY 11374
    • Henry Arroyo, CASAC

      Counseling
      1 rating
      0.8 mi
      11510 Queens Blvd Ste Ll2 Forest Hills, NY 11375
    • Edith Segovia

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1 mi
      9777 Queens Blvd Fl 9 Rego Park, NY 11374
    • Elizabeth Campbell, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1 mi
      9729 64th Rd Rego Park, NY 11374
    • Efrat Gotlib, LCSW

      Psychotherapy
      36 ratings
      7.6 mi
      186 Montague St Fl 4 Brooklyn, NY 11201
      Accepting new patients
    • Dinorah Lombana, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1 mi
      8002 Kew Gardens Rd Ste 110 Kew Gardens, NY 11415
    • Matthiessen Condy, LMSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1 mi
      8002 Kew Gardens Rd Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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