Licensed Master Social Workers in Boise

6 licensed master social workers available in Boise.

There are 6 licensed master social workers (LMSWs) practicing in Boise, Idaho. 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 15% of the 40 total licensed therapists listed in Boise. Among the 4 license types listed in Boise, LMSW ranks fourth, after LPC (11), LCSW (9), and LCPC (8). Adding 9 LCSW listings, Boise has 15 social workers listed in all. LMSWs don't prescribe medication; for that, people usually see a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, or their primary care doctor. Across all 40 therapists listed in Boise, 5 work with couples, 5 work with families, and 4 work with children; each LMSW's profile shows which of these they do. Looking for a licensed master social worker near you? All 6 listings here give Boise 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 Boise from a short description of what you're going through (your concern, language, insurance, or budget), free of charge.

Therapist profiles

Aubrey Plew

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, EMDR

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 Boise?

There are 6 licensed master social workers listed in Boise, Idaho on FindSupport, 15% of the 40 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 Idaho licensing board for that profession.

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

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

Can I see a licensed master social worker online in Boise?

Across all therapists listed in Boise, 3 of 40 offer online sessions — each licensed master social worker's profile shows whether they do.

Do licensed master social workers in Boise accept insurance?

Across all therapists listed in Boise, 1 of 40 accepts insurance — each licensed master social worker's profile shows whether they do. Coverage depends on your plan, so check your benefits.

What other license types are listed in Boise?

Besides LMSW, therapists listed in Boise include LPC (11), LCSW (9), and LCPC (8).

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