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Office space for LCSWs in Brooklyn: a practical guide

By Diana, founder of Stillwell · Updated November 6, 2026

Short answer: most LCSWs in private practice need a quiet, private room for 5 to 20 hours a week, near a subway, with a waiting area. In Brooklyn that costs about $650 to $2,600 a month by the hour, or $325 to $1,100 a month as a weekly block at Stillwell's founding rates.

What LCSWs need from an office

• Real soundproofing. Clinical social workers often see trauma, couples and family work. Voices carry. See our privacy checklist.
• A room for more than one person. Couples and family sessions need a sofa plus a chair or two.
• Predictable hours. A guaranteed weekly slot lets clients book standing appointments.
• An address you can use. For your website, insurance panels and NPI practice location.

LMSW vs LCSW: does it change the space?

LMSWs in New York practice under supervision and usually work inside an agency or group practice. Once licensed as an LCSW, you can practice independently, and that's when most clinicians start looking for their own room. A shared space can also host supervision groups. See our page for LCSWs and LMSWs.

What it costs

Hours a week	Hourly ($30)	Stillwell founding block
5	~$650/mo	$325/mo
10	~$1,300/mo	$575/mo
20	~$2,600/mo	$1,100/mo

More detail: therapy office costs in Brooklyn.

Where in Brooklyn

Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens and Prospect Heights have strong private-pay demand and good transit. Compare them in the best Brooklyn neighborhoods for a practice.

Starting part time

Most LCSWs on our waitlist plan 6 to 10 in-person hours a week and keep the rest on telehealth. Start with one half day, fill it, then add a second. If you're just opening, see the first-year private practice checklist.

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