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Leslie J Porreca, LCSW
Clinical Social Worker
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 56 Howard Hill Rd, Benson, VT 05743
Phone: 802-537-4531    Fax: 802-537-4531

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Clinical Social Workers


Clinical Social Workers: A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.


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