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Social Workers - Arlington, VA

We found 219 social workers in Arlington, VA. See refinement options below.

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Joann Marie Burton, LCSW

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Social Work

2120 Washington Boulevard, Arlington, VA

Ms. Joann Burton practices social work in Arlington, VA.

"false diagnoses and non ethical behavior, little care for sustainability"

February 22, 2022
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Ms. Sally F. Bird, MSW LCSW

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Social Work, Family Therapy

404 S Garfield Street, Arlington, VA

Ms. Sally Bird is a family therapy and social work specialist in Arlington, VA.

"I discussed some transition items in my life. Instead of probing questions and push me for more introspection, it seemed like all I did was explain my job, my outlook, and my relationships without pushing me to dive deeper. Instead of asking how I feel, what are my emotions and reactions, my worries, cognitive dissonance, what I value and find important, she pretty much said well you have decisions to make and seem to be ok. Instead of delving into my personal thoughts, challenges, and well-being, she recommended I read a book and join the Ski club. I waited a couple of weeks for this appointment and wasted time. Go elsewhere. I could have had the same "help" from a random old stranger on the road. Like the other review, she brought up some info about her family and issues why she started in the psych field. The appointment was nothing more than surface value and a waste of time."

April 17, 2022
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Ms. Leslie Joy Weisman, LCSW

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Social Work

5319 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22207

Ms. Leslie Weisman practices social work in Arlington, VA.

"I reached out to schedule an appointment after searching for a therapist for several weeks after my father passed away. She texted me back instead of returning my call and then told me she couldn't help me as she was not taking new patients. I asked for a referral and she replied "sorry..." which is extremely unprofessional and upsetting. "

January 30, 2019
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Meredith Wolrich, LCSW

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1550 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22209

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What is Social Work?

Strongly influenced by the concepts of human rights and social justice, social workers are professionals that help vulnerable individuals, families, and groups in need. Social work can include a variety of different jobs or careers, but in essence it involves meeting people in their home environment, identifying the issues that are causing social problems for them, and connecting them with the right resources to improve their well-being.

Social workers may work for organizations, in hospitals, in schools, for the government, at senior centers, in private practice, or in any number of public or private institutions. Many social workers choose to work with specific populations, such as children, the elderly, or the poor. Often, social work is about creating healthy communities in order to improve the lives of all people.

Some of the issues that social workers may come up against in their profession include:

Violence
Poverty
Abuse
Discrimination
Illness and lack of access to healthcare
Drug and alcohol addiction
Divorce
Death and grief
Unemployment
Disability
Mental illness
Family dysfunction

Social workers are advocates for social change. They educate clients to prevent problems from occurring or worsening. They empower others to develop to their full potential.