Most social workers work for the government.
For therapy, you need to see a psychologist or psychiatrist. Professional social workers, the nation's largest providers of mental health and therapy services, are often the only providers of mental health care serving residents of many poor, rural counties. Most social workers are employed in public welfare or child welfare. And more than 200 professional social workers hold elective office, including one U.S. senator and four representatives. All states license or otherwise regulate social work practice.