About licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is a master's-level clinician who provides psychotherapy and case management across a range of settings. Below, you can browse verified LCSW therapists listed on Snehi to explore their approaches, focus areas, and languages.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page shows Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) among their credentials, as supplied through the platform. Membership is shown as given and is not verified by this directory. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)
Roseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
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Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingMary Smith Tyler, LCSW, CSW
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Supportive Georgia licensed social worker
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingMalak Alsaidi, LCSW
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Supportive New York LCSW focused on healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnn Keith, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
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Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMelody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
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Practical support for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJanet Hardin, LCSW
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Practical, compassionate support for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingMarni Tartack, LCSW
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Strength through practical steps
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingTeshane Wilson, LCSW
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Support for stress anxiety and family concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
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Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmie Schuman, LCSW, CSW
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Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingEmma Skoglund, LCSW
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Evidence-based guidance for relationships and trauma
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWaitus Carter, LCSW
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Compassionate support for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKendall Jones, LCSW
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Compassionate LCSW focused on practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Ames, LCSW
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Practical, steady support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDale Thompson, LCSW, CSW
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Practical, experienced help for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingTiffany Irizarry, LCSW
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Helping people build resilience and self-love
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English, Spanish
View listingRutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
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Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingSuzanne Tyghter, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingBruce Wlosinski, LCSW
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Practical, strength-based help for life's challenges
Works with: Self esteem, Career, Depression Languages: English
View listingTanya Richmond, LCSW
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Compassionate LCSW guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingPeggy Hightower, LCSW
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Guiding practical steps toward greater confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDeborah Youngblood, LCSW
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Compassionate LCSW offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingBridgit DeLisle-Daley, LCSW
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Practical, respectful therapy for stress and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingTiffany Galloway, LCSW
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Practical, person-focused support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingGina Schwarz, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life's toughest moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingJoyce Voltaire Huertas, LCSW
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Practical, relationship-focused therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMonica Connell, LCSW, CSW, LICSW
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Helping people rebuild momentum and control
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career Languages: English
View listingBeth VanKeuren Maldonado, LCSW
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Experienced Connecticut LCSW offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDawn Adler, LCSW, LISW
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Practical support for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMajeeda Muhammad Solivan, LCSW
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Guiding emotional growth and practical change
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBronwyn Troutman, LCSW
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Compassionate practical support for daily challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief Languages: English
View listingChristie Davis-Uwah, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical care for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKaylee Lamb, LCSW
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Practical care for trauma and stress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJanet Van Natta, LCSW
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Helping adults through stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLeigh Jacob, LCSW
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Practical, supportive therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWayland Smith, LCSW
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Experienced LCSW focusing on practical coping strategies
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingDemetria Powell-Harrison, LCSW
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Warm Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMichelle Lambert, LCSW, CSW
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Practical evidence-based therapy for emotional struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSheri Bell-O'Gara, LCSW
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Compassionate trauma-informed clinical social worker
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingBrinkley Ramsey, LCSW, CSW
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Practical, direct therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDejion Hughes, LCSW
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Practical, steady support for moving forward
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicole Porter, LCSW, CSW
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Therapist focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingFred Sacklow, LCSW
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Calm, practical help for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDebra Allen, LCSW
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Calm, practical care for life’s hardest moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJodie Aukerman, LCSW
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Compassionate, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English, Spanish
View listingShannon Seminario, LCSW
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Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMore about licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)
What "LCSW" Means and the Education Behind It
A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, commonly abbreviated as LCSW, is a credential awarded to social work professionals who have completed graduate-level education and met state licensure requirements. To pursue this path you typically complete a Master of Social Work program that covers clinical theory, social systems, and practical methods for working with individuals, families, and communities. After earning your degree, you will generally complete a period of supervised clinical practice - often called post-graduate supervised hours - and then pass a state licensing exam to qualify for an LCSW license.
The academic and supervised practice components
The combination of coursework and supervised practice gives LCSWs a foundation in clinical assessment, intervention planning, and therapeutic techniques, alongside a strong emphasis on social and environmental factors that influence well-being. The training emphasizes understanding the lived context of each person you work with, including family systems, community resources, and social determinants of health. While the exact requirements vary by state, the overall pathway consistently blends theory, hands-on clinical experience, and formal licensing assessment.
What an LCSW Is Qualified to Do Compared to Other License Types
As someone exploring therapy options, you might wonder how an LCSW differs from other mental health licenses. LCSWs are qualified to provide psychotherapy, perform clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate care with other service providers. Their social work foundation means they often approach concerns with an emphasis on social context, access to community resources, and systems-level thinking. That perspective can be particularly useful if your needs extend beyond talk therapy to include connections with community supports, social services, or case coordination.
Clinical scope and professional boundaries
LCSWs share many clinical capabilities with psychologists and licensed professional counselors, such as delivering psychotherapy for mood, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, and relational issues. They differ primarily in training emphasis and historical focus. Psychologists often have doctoral-level coursework and training in psychological testing. Licensed professional counselors may focus on specific therapeutic techniques and counseling models. LCSWs bring the combined lens of clinical intervention and social advocacy, which can shape how therapy is framed and which supports are prioritized in treatment planning.
Common Specialties and Treatment Areas for LCSWs
You will find LCSW therapists working across a wide range of specialties. Many list work with individuals facing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, or relationship distress. Others highlight experience with life transitions, parenting and family dynamics, substance-related concerns, and chronic illness coping. In community and agency settings, LCSWs often engage with child welfare, school-based services, hospital discharge planning, and programs that connect people with housing or financial supports.
Approaches and how they are represented in listings
Therapists may describe a variety of therapeutic approaches in their profiles. When you review listings, you will sometimes see therapists who list cognitive-behavioral approaches, psychodynamic ideas, narrative work, solution-focused strategies, or trauma-informed practices among their approaches. Listing an approach does not automatically indicate standardized training in that method, so it is helpful to read therapist descriptions and look for how they describe applying those approaches in practice.
How to Verify an LCSW Credential
When you want assurance that a therapist holds an LCSW credential, the most direct route is to consult the licensing authority in the state where the therapist practices. Each state maintains a licensure board or online registry where you can search by name or license number to confirm licensure status, the type of license held, and the expiration date of the license. These resources often note any formal disciplinary actions as well, which helps you make an informed decision about a practitioner.
Questions to consider when reviewing verification information
As you verify credentials, pay attention to the exact license title shown on the registry and whether the license is active. You can also check whether the practitioner lists a license number on their profile, which can make the verification process faster. If a therapist practices across state lines or offers remote services, note that licensure is typically governed by the state where the client is located, so confirming the appropriate state license is important for legal and regulatory reasons.
Benefits of Choosing an LCSW Therapist
Choosing an LCSW often means working with someone trained to consider both individual mental health and the broader social factors affecting your life. If you want a clinician who integrates clinical therapy with attention to community resources, case coordination, or advocacy, an LCSW’s training can align well with those priorities. You may also find LCSWs in settings that extend beyond independent practice - for example, community mental health, schools, medical centers, and nonprofit agencies - which can be helpful if you need connections across systems of care.
How this background can influence the therapeutic relationship
An LCSW’s emphasis on social context often means that during therapy, you might explore how work, housing, family roles, or access to services affect your concerns. This perspective can broaden treatment planning to include practical steps and referrals that address immediate life challenges as well as emotional well-being. For many people, combining therapeutic work with resource navigation contributes to more pragmatic and sustainable progress.
Tips for Finding the Right LCSW for Your Needs
Start by identifying what matters most to you in therapy. Think about the issues you want to address, the approaches you prefer, and any language or cultural needs you have. Use therapist profiles to compare stated focus areas, approaches, and languages. If a profile mentions approaches you are curious about, note the phrasing - many profiles will say therapists list certain approaches among their methods rather than asserting formal certification in a modality.
Practical steps to narrow your search
Consider looking for descriptions that explain how a therapist applies their approaches to real concerns. Pay attention to whether a therapist highlights work with particular populations or life stages that match your situation. You may also prioritize profiles that describe a therapeutic philosophy that resonates with you - for example, whether the therapist emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, skills-building, or insight-oriented exploration. Finally, if language or cultural competence is important to you, seek therapists who list relevant language abilities and experience working with similar communities.
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision and it is reasonable to review multiple profiles before deciding who to contact for an initial conversation. Use the information on Snehi to compare education, licensure status, approaches they list, areas of focus, and language offerings. That comparison will help you find an LCSW whose background and perspective align with the support you are seeking.