Licensed Clinical Social Workers in San Diego

12 licensed clinical social workers available in San Diego.

There are 12 licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs) practicing in San Diego, California. An LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker: someone with a master's degree in social work (MSW) who, after graduating, completed a period of supervised clinical practice and passed a clinical licensing exam. This represents 48% of the 25 total licensed therapists listed in San Diego. LCSW is the most common license type among therapists in San Diego, ahead of LMFT (8). LCSWs don't prescribe medication; for that, people usually see a psychiatrist, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, or their primary care doctor. Across all 25 therapists listed in San Diego, 1 works with couples and 1 works with families; each LCSW's profile shows which of these they do. Looking for a licensed clinical social worker near you? All 12 listings here give San Diego 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 San Diego from a short description of what you're going through (your concern, language, insurance, or budget), free of charge.

Therapist profiles

Melissa Barsotti

Therapist · LCSW

Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma

Alex Tanon

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Alex Urrutia

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW , EMDR

What is an LCSW?

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker holds a master's degree in social work and has completed the supervised clinical experience their state requires for independent practice. LCSWs diagnose and treat mental health conditions with talk therapy, and their training looks at work, family, housing, and community alongside symptoms. They cannot prescribe medication, so when medication is part of care they usually coordinate with a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, or primary care doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed clinical social workers are in San Diego?

There are 12 licensed clinical social workers listed in San Diego, California on FindSupport, 48% of the 25 therapists listed there.

What is an LCSW?

An LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker: someone with a master's degree in social work (MSW) who, after graduating, completed a period of supervised clinical practice and passed a clinical licensing exam. LCSWs assess and treat mental health conditions with talk therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups, and are trained to connect clients with community resources; they don't prescribe medication. The required hours, the exam, and even the title (LCSW, LICSW, LISW) are set by each state. To confirm a license, search the California licensing board for that profession.

How do I find a licensed clinical social worker near me in San Diego?

This page lists the 12 licensed clinical social workers with San Diego, California as their listed location; it doesn't use your location, so check the address on each profile.

Can I see a licensed clinical social worker online in San Diego?

Across all therapists listed in San Diego, 2 of 25 offer online sessions — each licensed clinical social worker's profile shows whether they do.

Do licensed clinical social workers in San Diego accept insurance?

Across all therapists listed in San Diego, 1 of 25 accepts insurance — each licensed clinical social worker's profile shows whether they do. Coverage depends on your plan, so check your benefits.

What other license types are listed in San Diego?

Besides LCSW, therapists listed in San Diego include LMFT (8).

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