Licensed Master Social Workers in Albuquerque

6 licensed master social workers available in Albuquerque.

There are 6 licensed master social workers (LMSWs) practicing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. An LMSW is a licensed master social worker: someone with a master's degree in social work who has passed a licensing exam. This represents 43% of the 14 total licensed therapists listed in Albuquerque. LMSW is the most common license type among therapists in Albuquerque, ahead of LPCC (5). LMSWs don't prescribe medication; for that, people usually see a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, or their primary care doctor. Looking for a licensed master social worker near you? All 6 listings here give Albuquerque as the location; the page doesn't use yours, so check each profile's address to see how close the office is. FindSupport can also suggest therapists in Albuquerque from a short description of what you're going through (your concern, language, insurance, or budget), free of charge.

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What is an LMSW?

A Licensed Master Social Worker has a master's degree in social work and has passed a state licensing exam. In many states an LMSW provides counseling under the supervision of a clinical social worker while working toward the LCSW, and the exact scope of practice depends on the state. If you're considering an LMSW for therapy, it's reasonable to ask how supervision works in their practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed master social workers are in Albuquerque?

There are 6 licensed master social workers listed in Albuquerque, New Mexico on FindSupport, 43% of the 14 therapists listed there.

What is an LMSW?

An LMSW is a licensed master social worker: someone with a master's degree in social work who has passed a licensing exam. What an LMSW may do independently depends on the state: in many states LMSWs provide psychotherapy only under the supervision of a clinical social worker while working toward the LCSW, while in a few the LMSW is the full license. LMSWs don't prescribe medication. To confirm a license, search the New Mexico licensing board for that profession.

How do I find a licensed master social worker near me in Albuquerque?

This page lists the 6 licensed master social workers with Albuquerque, New Mexico as their listed location; it doesn't use your location, so check the address on each profile.

What other license types are listed in Albuquerque?

Besides LMSW, therapists listed in Albuquerque include LPCC (5).

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