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About

Anne Stager MSW LCSW was trained in the art/science of social work/therapy at Rutgers University where she received her Masters degree. Through advanced post graduate courses taken at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, she mastered the model l of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)  thought by world renowned Dr. Freeman.

Anne has provided services for institutions such as:

• Hampton Behavioral Health Center

• Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center

•  Princeton House Behavioral Health,

•  Prison Health Services

•  Ancora Psychiatric Hospital

What You Should Know About Licensed Social Workers and Their Services

Social work is a profession that helps individuals, families, and groups change behaviors, emotions, attitudes, relationships, and social conditions to restore and enhance their capacity to meet their personal and social needs.

Social workers are trained to provide a variety of services, ranging from psychotherapy to administration of health and welfare programs. They work with human development and behavior, including the social, economic, and cultural systems in which people function.

What are the titles used by licensed social workers?

In New Jersey, there are two professional licenses for social workers, with different qualifications. Only licensed social work professionals may legally use the title Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of New Jersey. The Licensed Clinical Social Worker may provide all social work services, including clinical services such as the diagnosis of mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and addictive disorders, the development of treatment plans, and the provision of psychotherapy. The Licensed Social Worker will provide these clinical services only under the supervision of an LCSW, licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.

What conditions can be helped by social workers?

Social workers deal with a wide variety of long and short-term mental, emotional, behavioral and environmental conditions, including:

·         Mental illnesses and emotional disturbances

·         Marital and family difficulties

·         Adjustment problems related to acute and chronic illness

·         Alcohol and substance abuse

·         Behavioral and learning disorders of children and adolescents

·         Community problems and social issues

How do social workers help people with such conditions?

Social workers assist people with problems while helping them to identify and use their strengths to deal with situations. They also help their clients negotiate situations in the environment that can contribute to stress. For example, social workers:

•  Assess and evaluate clients
• Develop a treatment plan in conjunction with the client
• Identify resources and services, and provide direct services such as         counseling, psychotherapy and case management
• Evaluate client progress and modify treatment plans or terminate services when appropriate
• Advocate for client’s rights and access to benefits and services

Fees & Insurance

Currently, I am a provider for: Aetna, Cigna, BC/BS, Medicare, Tricare, Magellian, and several other minor companies.