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  4. Washington (WA)
  5. Lacey

99 Results for Social Work near Lacey, WA

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 99 specialists practicing Social Work in Lacey, WA with an overall average rating of 3.5 stars.

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    • Karen Buckley, ACSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Karen Buckley
      2 mi
      2608 Pacific Ave Se Ste C Olympia, WA 98501
    • Vivian Folsom, MSS

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      Vivian Folsom
      2.1 mi
      2411 Pacific Ave Se Fl 1 Olympia, WA 98501
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    • Shelly Johnson, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Shelly Johnson
      2.3 mi
      2101 4th Ave E Ste 200 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Anita Hoyle, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Anita Hoyle
      2.3 mi
      2101 4th Ave E Ste 200 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Nancy Sullivan, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      Nancy Sullivan
      5.2 mi
      1800 Cooper Point Rd Sw Ste 24b Olympia, WA 98502
    • Sally Heath, CDP

      Social Work
      1 rating
      5.3 mi
      2629 Parkmont Ln Sw Ste 102 Olympia, WA 98502
    • Scott Cubberly, LCSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      1 mi
      3627 Ensign Rd Ne Ste A Olympia, WA 98506
    • Janet Brodsky, LICSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      2.3 mi
      2120 State Ave Ne Ste 220 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Jan Ottenfeld, MA

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      3.1 mi
      1005 Olympia Ave NE Olympia, WA 98506
      Telehealth available
    • Richard Brandt-Kreutz, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.2 mi
      525 Lilly Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98506
    • Gary Fredericksen, LICSW

      Social Work
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      0.1 mi
      4422 6th Ave SE Lacey, WA 98503
    • Adrian Bruton, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.1 mi
      4525 3rd Ave Se Lacey, WA 98503
    • Ekaterina Shkurkin, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.2 mi
      677 Woodland Square Loop Se Lacey, WA 98503
    • Steven Wolff, CDP

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      4313 6th Ave Se Ste C Lacey, WA 98503
    • Lauren Mallory, LICSW

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      4313 6th Ave Se Ste C Lacey, WA 98503
    • Marcella Logan, LICSW

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      4313 6th Ave Se Ste C Lacey, WA 98503
    • Lori Sirs, LCSW

      Social Work
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      0.3 mi
      4313 6th Ave Se Ste C Lacey, WA 98503
    • Sarah Gautreaux, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.4 mi
      612 Woodland Square Loop Se Ste 401 Lacey, WA 98503
    • Jeremy Bolden, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.7 mi
      4804 Lacey Blvd Se Ste A Lacey, WA 98503
    • Miri Murayama, LICSW

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3859 Martin Way E Ste 102 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Cammie Perretta, LSWAIC

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3859 Martin Way E Ste 102 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Ian Harrel, MSW

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3857 Martin Way E Olympia, WA 98506
    • Allison Kalilimoku

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3857 Martin Way E Olympia, WA 98506
    • Wendy Linford

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3857 Martin Way E Olympia, WA 98506
    • Allison Kaye, ACSW

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      3857 Martin Way E Olympia, WA 98506
    • Tyvonne Berring, BA

      Social Work
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      0.8 mi
      822 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne Ste I Olympia, WA 98506
    • Lynn Grotsky, LICSW

      Social Work
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      1 mi
      3627 Ensign Rd Ne Ste A Lacey, WA 98506
    • Maxine Williams, CSW

      Social Work
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      1 mi
      3627 Ensign Rd Ne Ste A Olympia, WA 98506
    • Katy Murray, MSW

      Social Work
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      1 mi
      3627 Ensign Rd Ne Ste B Olympia, WA 98506
    • Sharon Boyle-Connelly, LICSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.1 mi
      3525 Ensign Rd Ne Ste B Olympia, WA 98506
    • Suzanne Woodsum-Reed, MSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.2 mi
      525 Lilly Rd Ne Olympia, WA 98506
    • Susan Gresia, LICSW

      Social Work
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      1.2 mi
      525 Lilly Rd NE Ste 250 Olympia, WA 98506
    • Mithila Pathare, MSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.2 mi
      700 Lilly Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506
      Telehealth available
    • Cheryl Calderon, LCSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.2 mi
      700 Lilly Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506
    • Christopher Berry, MSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.2 mi
      700 Lilly Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506
    • Julie Fogliano, MSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      1.2 mi
      700 Lilly Rd NE Olympia, WA 98506
      Telehealth available
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