Abbie Burd
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Licensed Master Social Workers in Buffalo
5 licensed master social workers available in Buffalo.
There are 5 licensed master social workers (LMSWs) practicing in Buffalo, New York. 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 19% of the 26 total licensed therapists listed in Buffalo. Among the 3 license types listed in Buffalo, LMSW ranks third, after LMHC (13) and LCSW (6). Adding 6 LCSW listings, Buffalo has 11 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 26 therapists listed in Buffalo, 2 work with couples; each LMSW's profile shows which of these they do. Looking for a licensed master social worker near you? All 5 listings here give Buffalo 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 Buffalo from a short description of what you're going through (your concern, language, insurance, or budget), free of charge.
Therapist profiles
Alisha Yox
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Amy Dubose
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Angela Tona
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Betsy Farkas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
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 Buffalo?
There are 5 licensed master social workers listed in Buffalo, New York on FindSupport, 19% of the 26 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 York licensing board for that profession.
How do I find a licensed master social worker near me in Buffalo?
This page lists the 5 licensed master social workers with Buffalo, New York 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 Buffalo?
Across all therapists listed in Buffalo, 1 of 26 offers online sessions — each licensed master social worker's profile shows whether they do.
What other license types are listed in Buffalo?
Besides LMSW, therapists listed in Buffalo include LMHC (13) and LCSW (6).
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