About licensed independent clinical social worker (licsw)
A Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) is a clinical social work license that reflects graduate-level education and supervised clinical practice to provide psychotherapy and assessment. Browse verified LICSW therapists listed below to review their approaches, specialties, languages and professional credentials.
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. |
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| Focus | Whether licensed independent clinical social worker (licsw) 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 Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) 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 independent clinical social worker (licsw)
Mary Ann Skender, LICSW
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Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingZachary Shaeffer, LICSW
Ref 358517
Relational therapist guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingIndia Kyles, LICSW
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Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingShashana Carter, MD, LCSW-C, LICSW
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Warm client-centered therapy with CBT focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingShelby Newbauer-Hinders, LICSW
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Compassionate guidance for trauma and life changes
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmber Murphy, LICSW, LCSW
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Compassionate social worker helping parents and adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingTracy Vickers, LICSW
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Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and self-worth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJessica Lareau, LICSW
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Practical therapy focused on strengths and change
Works with: Addictions, Family, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingEricka Emerson, LICSW
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Helping people through family and life transitions
Works with: Family, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMarjorie Ann Robinson, LICSW
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Compassionate, practical support for emotional healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, LGBT Languages: English
View listingShaa Marcum, LICSW
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Hopeful practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJustin Hughes, LICSW
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Practical, compassionate therapy for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCheri Epps, LCSW, LICSW
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Compassionate, practical care for life transitions
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief 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 listingLinda Nathan, LICSW
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Practical support for life and relationships
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingTracy Sweeney, LICSW
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Experienced clinical social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStephen Weiss, LICSW, LCSW
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Practical, experience-driven therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJason Scrivner, LICSW
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Practical, respectful therapy for real-life challenges
Works with: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingJuanita Carter, LICSW, LCSW
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Practical, strength-based help for life's challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingPaul Clark, LICSW, LCSW
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Practical, direct support for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. John Bucholtz, LCSW, LICSW
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Practical, experienced help for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFerendez Lowery, LICSW
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Compassionate, practical support for identity and mood
Works with: LGBT, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingTommy Fletcher, LICSW, LCSW
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Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingJennie Bell, LICSW
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Relationship and anxiety focused LICSW
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKevan Greene, LCSW, LICSW
Ref 147354
Guided, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSamantha Chaplin, LCSW, LICSW
Ref 144308
Supportive licensed social worker for practical coping
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Parenting Languages: English
View listingAlicia Colon, LICSW
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Understanding, steady support for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingCamille Gregorian, LICSW
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Compassionate support for major life transitions
Works with: Grief, Eating, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Titus Tucker, LICSW, LCSW
Ref 49112
Affirming, practical therapy for complex life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingDr. Allen Stata, LICSW
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Experienced LICSW offering steady support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMary Keane, LICSW
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Practical, compassionate support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingJenay Williams, LICSW
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Practical therapy for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingNatalie Quashie, LICSW
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Compassionate, practical help for life and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingEricka Biggs, LICSW, LCSW
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Compassionate help for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingTara Wickelgren, LICSW
Ref 351937
Practical, evidence-based support for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoseph Bonasera, LICSW
Ref 49208
Experienced Vermont clinician focusing on practical coping
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDaniel Twyman, LICSW, LCSW
Ref 118984
Supportive social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingLisa McCann, LICSW, LCSW
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Supportive licensed social worker focused on strengths
Works with: Family, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingHolly Gerety, LICSW
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Calm skilled support for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingDebra Grollman, LICSW
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Compassionate client-centered support for life transitions
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingLisa Halkias, LICSW
Ref 356087
Support for stress, family, and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingBrittany Coleman, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
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Practical support for trauma and addiction recovery
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingSuzan Mitchell, LICSW
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Practical support for life transitions and self-worth issues
Works with: Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue Languages: English
View listingNiyer Jessel Caballero, LICSW
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Practical support for mood and focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar Languages: English, Spanish
View listingElizabeth Huntoon, LICSW
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Experienced LICSW focusing on practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingMore about licensed independent clinical social worker (licsw)
What a LICSW license means and how practitioners are trained
Education, supervised practice and licensure steps
A LICSW credential indicates that a clinician has completed the academic and supervised practice requirements set by a state social work board for independent clinical practice. Typically this begins with a master of social work degree or an equivalent graduate degree that includes clinical coursework. After graduation you will usually find that a future LICSW completes a period of supervised clinical experience - often measured in hours and overseen by an approved supervisor - before applying for independent licensure. The licensing process generally requires passing a clinical-level examination and meeting any additional state requirements for jurisprudence or background checks. Because licensure standards are set at the state level, the exact sequence of education, supervision hours and examinations can vary where you live.
Understanding these steps helps you interpret a listed credential. A license that reads Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker or LICSW signals that the therapist has pursued the pathway that allows them to practice psychotherapy independently under state rules. When you review a profile you will often see the issuing state and the year of licensure, which can help you determine which board issued the credential and what standards applied.
What LICSW therapists are qualified to do compared with other licenses
Scope of practice and professional roles
LICSW clinicians commonly provide clinical assessment, psychotherapy, treatment planning and case management for individuals, couples and families. Their social work background tends to emphasize the interaction between individuals and their environments, so you may find LICSWs addressing social, economic and systemic factors alongside psychological concerns. In many settings they also collaborate with other professionals and refer to medical or psychiatric services when additional support is appropriate.
Compared with other license types, a LICSW is a clinical social work license rather than a counseling, marriage and family therapy, or psychology license. That difference reflects education and training emphases rather than a strict hierarchy. For example, psychologists may have doctoral-level training with a different research and assessment focus, while licensed professional counselors often have counseling-centered graduate programs. What matters most for you is how a clinician describes their focus, client populations and therapeutic approaches. Profiles will often list areas of specialization and the methods a clinician uses, and you can use that information to decide which background aligns with your needs.
Common specialties and treatment areas you will find among LICSW therapists
Clinical focuses and populations served
LICSW therapists work across a wide range of clinical areas. Many list work with depression, anxiety, trauma-related concerns, grief, relationship issues, life transitions and stress management. You will also find LICSWs who focus on perinatal mental health, substance use, chronic illness adjustment or older adult care. Because social work training often emphasizes systems, some LICSWs highlight experience with school systems, community resources, child welfare, or coordination of care across providers.
When it comes to therapeutic approaches, profiles commonly note methods such as cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychodynamic perspectives, trauma-informed work and strengths-based interventions. It is important to interpret these listings carefully. Therapists may list EMDR among their approaches, or mention internal family systems, dialectical behavior therapy or other modalities. Those entries indicate the approaches a clinician uses, not a certification guarantee. If a particular method matters to you, you can learn more about how a therapist applies it by reading their profile and asking about implementation during an initial conversation.
How to verify a LICSW credential and understand license records
Checking license status, history and disciplinary information
If you want to confirm that someone holds a current LICSW license, your most reliable resource is the state licensing board that issued the credential. Most state social work boards provide an online license lookup where you can search by name or license number to see the license status, issue and expiration dates, and sometimes public disciplinary actions or restrictions. Because licensure is state-regulated, verifying the license in the issuing state gives you direct information about whether the license is active and whether there have been formal board actions.
Beyond the board record, you can also review educational background and supervised experience as presented on a profile. If you have questions after checking public records, state boards typically provide contact information for inquiries. Keep in mind that records use legal names and exact license numbers, so small differences in spelling can affect search results. Verifying credentials is a practical step that helps you feel informed when you reach out to a clinician.
Benefits of choosing a LICSW and practical tips for finding the right match
What LICSW clinicians may offer you and how to compare profiles
Choosing a LICSW can offer several practical benefits depending on what you want from therapy. Their training often balances clinical skills with attention to social context, so if you are looking for a therapist who considers systems, community resources and problem-solving alongside emotional work, a LICSW may be a good fit. Many LICSWs bring experience coordinating care and connecting clients to supports outside of therapy, which can be helpful when life circumstances intersect with mental health needs.
To find the right match, start by reading profiles to learn about a therapist's stated specialties, approaches and languages. Look for descriptions of the populations they work with - for example, adolescents, LGBTQ+ clients, military families or caregivers. Notice how they describe their approach in practical terms - whether they emphasize skill-building, reflective exploration, symptom reduction, or coping strategies. If a particular modality matters to you, remember that profiles indicate approaches therapists list, so you can ask about how they apply that method in practice.
When comparing options consider practical details such as session format, whether the clinician notes telehealth or in-person practice, and payment or insurance information as provided on profiles. Think about cultural fit - many LICSWs mention cultural competence, multilingual services or experience with particular communities. An initial contact or intake conversation is an opportunity to learn about communication style, session structure and how a clinician frames collaborative goals. Pay attention to how comfortable you feel describing your concerns and whether the clinician responds in a way that resonates with your expectations.
Finally, trust your judgment as you review profiles. If something in a therapist's description raises concerns about professional boundaries or ethical practice, the state licensing board is the place to raise questions. Choosing a LICSW is about finding a clinician whose background, approach and professional presentation match what you need at this time.