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By Jeanne Spath
Rappahannock News Staff Writer
For those who have strolled down the streets of Sperryville, noticing changes at 14 Water Street, the changes have not been for a new residence. Barbara Adolfi has opened her practice at the renovated house, serving the community as a licensed Clinical Social Worker.
“When most people hear the term ‘clinical social worker’ they automatically think of the welfare system,” Adolfi said.
However, her practice is more like that of a psychiatrist or psychologist who counsels with people, enabling them to find ways to deal with and solve personal and family problems.
“My work is primary — a holistic approach where I work with the whole person and whole family, including the mind, body and spirit and offer other disciplines to support my clients,” Adolfi said.
For instance, if Adolfi is working with a child and his or her family, she would attend a school conference as a support person.
Having begun this line of work in 1979 as a school social worker in Fairfax County, Adolfi has seen an increase of clients suffering with anxiety and depression. She said that most people come in, not knowing why they are anxious or depressed.
However, through counseling and talking with her, clients begin to find the cause for themselves, and treatment and healing begin.
“I’m here to help a person and their family have happier lives,” said Adolfi.
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