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  4. Washington (WA)
  5. Tacoma

587 Results for Social Work near Tacoma, 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 587 specialists practicing Social Work in Tacoma, WA with an overall average rating of 4.4 stars.

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    • Judith Dustin

      Judith Dustin, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.1 mi
      917 Pacific Ave Ste 316 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • John Allemand

      John Allemand, LCSW

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      0.2 mi
      621 Pacific Ave Ste 315 Tacoma, WA 98402
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    • Marco Godines

      Marco Godines, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.3 mi
      514 S 13th St Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Trisime Close

      Trisime Close, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.4 mi
      1305 Tacoma Ave S Ste 305 Tacoma, WA 98402
    • Thomas Egnew

      Thomas Egnew, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      521 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Kristen Smith, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      521 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Megan McDaniel, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      0.6 mi
      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Bobbie Hurst, MA

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Laura Woods, MSW

      Social Work
      Leave a review
      0.6 mi
      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Timothy Meagher, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      0.6 mi
      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Amy Slough, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      Madigan Army Medical Ctr Ave Tacoma, WA 98431
    • Heather Sanchez, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      9600 Veterans Dr Sw Tacoma, WA 98493
    • Malaika Clelland, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.6 mi
      2625 N 21st St Tacoma, WA 98406
    • Anna Watson, MSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      1.7 mi
      2111 N 30th St Tacoma, WA 98403
    • Dr. Marian Harris, PHD

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.8 mi
      2412 N 30th St Ste 102 Tacoma, WA 98407
    • Christine Mitchell, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      2 mi
      3580 Pacific Ave Tacoma, WA 98418
    • Jennifer Croke, LICSW

      Social Work
      7 ratings
      3.2 mi
      6720 East Side Dr Ne Tacoma, WA 98422
      Accepting new patients
    • Daylen Gonzales, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      3.8 mi
      6201 Pacific Ave Ste B5 Tacoma, WA 98408
      Telehealth available
    • Cobi Silver, DBH

      Social Work
      4 ratings
      0.6 mi
      315 Martin Luther King Jr Way Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Wendy Park, MBA

      Social Work
      1 rating
      1.4 mi
      Madigan Army Medical Center Ave Tacoma, WA 98431
    • Emily Schoenfelder, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.7 mi
      5909 Orchard St W Tacoma, WA 98467
    • Maria Carrington, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      4.8 mi
      3318 Bridgeport Way W Ste C University Place, WA 98466
      Telehealth available
    • Candice Eli, MSW

      Clinical Social Work
      1 rating
      8.5 mi
      606 E Main Puyallup, WA 98372
      Accepting new patients
    • David Dickman, MSW

      Social Work
      3 ratings
      6.3 mi
      33600 6th Ave S Ste 212 Federal Way, WA 98003
    • Tracey Hunt, MSW

      Psychotherapy
      1 rating
      6.3 mi
      33919 9th Ave S Ste 201 Federal Way, WA 98003
      Accepting new patients
    • Daniel Sorensen, MSW

      Counseling
      2 ratings
      6.4 mi
      8602 Bridgeport Way SW Lakewood, WA 98499
    • Lesa Swanson, LSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.3 mi
      5224 Olympic Dr Ste 107 Gig Harbor, WA 98335
      Telehealth available
    • Ann Stevens, LCSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      7.5 mi
      5801 Soundview Dr Ste 255 Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    • Susan Vrtis-Younger, ACSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      1.4 mi
      Madigan Army Medical Center Ave Tacoma, WA 98431
    • Gordon Retterath Jr

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      1.4 mi
      Madigan Army Medical Center Ave Tacoma, WA 98431
    • Susan Sporl, MSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      8.2 mi
      3019 Judson St Ste C Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    • Kris Butler, MHP

      Social Work
      1 rating
      8.4 mi
      325 E Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98372
    • Katie West, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      8.4 mi
      325 E Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98372
    • Kim Burrow, LICSW

      Social Work
      1 rating
      8.4 mi
      325 E Pioneer Puyallup, WA 98372
    • Sol Riou, MSW

      Social Work
      2 ratings
      2.3 mi
      3834 S 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405
    • Dr. Mark Webb, DC

      Chiropractic
      1 rating
      9.8 mi
      3850 S Meridian Puyallup, WA 98373
      Accepting new patients
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