Hi, I’m Liz Haddock. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) and founder of Social Work Exam Strategies, LLC. If you have found this website, it probably means you are planning to take your Social Work licensing exam soon.
I know what you are going through, because I also struggled to find the right program to prepare for the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) licensure exam.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have worked in several diverse settings that have led me to this stage in my career. I have clinical experiences in a variety of settings, including non-profit, mental health, family and youth services, neuropsychological testing, in-patient psychiatry, social work mentorship, trauma centers, and as a hospital social worker at various Harvard- affiliated teaching hospitals.
I hold a master’s degree in clinical social work (MSW) with a concentration in mental health from Boston College. I founded Social Work Exam Strategies® because I noticed a significant gap in available resources to help social workers pass the ASWB licensure exam. I’m a true believer in “Social Workers Helping Social Workers,” and have designed this program to provide social workers with the necessary support to succeed as they embark upon their journey towards licensure. I am passionate about helping social workers PASS the ASWB exam. So, if you need support, Social Work Exam Strategies® is here to help!
Dr. Haddock is a licensed clinical psychologist providing consultation to Social Work Exam Strategies and is also responsible for content creation.
He received his bachelor’s in science from Suffolk University with a double major in sociology and psychology. He received both his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in Military and Veterans Psychology, and a Master’s in Professional Psychology from William James College. Dr. Haddock completed his APA post-doctoral fellowship at the Providence VA Medical Center in the Collaborative Addictions and Recovery Services program and his APA pre-doctoral internship at the North Shore Medical Center, where he provided integrated behavioral health services in a primary care office to patients across the lifespan.
Cynthia Wade is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience in several areas of social work,
including gerontology, family and children services, behavioral health, oncology, and acute care discharge planning. Cynthia has served most of her career in the hospital setting working in case management. Cynthia is also a traveling social worker who is currently licensed in two states.
Cynthia used Social Work Exam Strategies to pass her licensing exam. Cynthia completed the introductory and advanced courses, purchased the online 6-month Study Guide, and completed individual tutoring sessions with Elizabeth Haddock. You will have a caring and empathetic experience in a tutoring session with Cynthia. She understands the gravity of a passing score for career advancement, financial security for you and your family, and most importantly the competency of mastering the “knowledge, skills and abilities” (KSAs) such as the code of ethics. She looks forward to accompanying you on your journey of reaching this goal.
Haley Morris is a Georgia native and clinical social worker who is dually licensed in both Georgia and Florida. She passed her LCSW exam on the first attempt using Social Work Exam Startegies. She is a true believer in the SWES method.
Haley is passionate about education in her role as a hospice social worker and helping families navigate end of life care for their loved ones. When it came time to study for her LCSW exam, Haley was advised to use Social Work Exam Strategies by a colleague. Haley states, “choosing SWES was the best decision when it came time to prepare for the licensure exam. I felt well prepared and passed licensure with ease thanks to the SWES program!” During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, traveling to new places, and doing volunteer work in her community. Haley is excited to join the SWES team and help other social workers achieve licensure!
Rosa Guzman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who works with Deaf and Hard of Hearing adult clients.
She specializes in clients suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. Being licensed in both Connecticut and Massachusetts, she brings over 21 years of diverse experience working in the mental health field. After graduating from Smith College School with a master’s degree in social work in 2006, Rosa is entering her 10th year as board chairperson for her Alma mater, Willie School for the Deaf in Longmeadow, Massachusetts.
Rosa used Social Work Strategies with Elizabeth Haddock, to pass her ASWB licensing exam. She signed up for the 6-month program and downloaded the Social Work ASWB Exam Guide Essential Study Guide for Success written by Mrs. Haddock via Kindle. Rosa has taken several courses online as well as one on one tutoring sessions with Mrs. Haddock via American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter using a video phone and Zoom.
Rosa wants to make a difference in the Deaf Community. She is passionate about helping future social workers who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing pass their clinical social work licensing exam. By giving back, she helps in providing the best care for our clients who have experienced language deprivation and specialized challenges.
Andrea Keller is a Washington State native where she works as a licensed clinical social worker and a mental health professional.
Andrea is passionate about education, crisis response, and advocacy in her role as a psychotherapist and owner of her private practice working closely with community agencies, law enforcement, and families to assist children, teens, adults who may be experiencing a crisis. Andrea has a diverse background in crisis response and intervention as a Designated Crisis Responder, School Social Worker, ER and Acute Social Worker, and Private Practice owner. Andrea also sits on a Level 2 Threat Assessment team and co-leads Kitsap Suicide Awareness Coalition.
When it came time to study for her LICSW exam, Andrea tried many different programs until stumbling upon Social Work Exam Strategies. After Andrea met with Liz for a private session, Andrea knew this was the only program for her. Andrea stated, “Choosing SWES was the best decision for myself compared to other programs on the market and I knew it was the only program that would help me pass this difficult test. Private Tutoring with Liz helped me feel prepared and she believed in my capabilities when I didn’t. Without SWES I wouldn’t be a LICSW today.” During her free time, she enjoys hiking, exercising, spending time with her family, traveling to new places, volunteering in her community, and photography. Andrea Is excited to join the SWES team and help others social workers achieve licensure; like Liz helped her.
Laura Yturria-Calk has over 28 years of experience in the dialysis and hospice field. She has found incorporating mindfulness practices into her work as a Nephrology social worker to be incredibly rewarding.
Laura pursued a YTT200 certification to expand her mindfulness skills, allowing her to integrate yoga and meditation techniques into her patient interactions. These practices have been instrumental in helping her patients cope with anxiety, manage stress, and improve their overall well-being. Not only do mindfulness techniques benefit her patients, but they also help Laura stay grounded and resilient in the face of the challenges of her job.
The journey into mindfulness has not only transformed Laura professionally but has also brought inner peace and balance to her personal life, emphasizing the importance of self-care in her role as a helper. Despite it being 28 years since passing her LMSW exam, Laura dedicated herself to studying for her clinical ASWB exam and with the help of Social Work Exam Strategies and Liz’s guidance, she passed on her first attempt.
In addition to her work as a social worker, Laura is also a yoga instructor and has continued her education in this area to enhance her skills. She enjoys educating others on stress management and mindfulness techniques. Outside of work, Laura loves traveling, spending time with her husband, Australian Shepherd, and watching her adult children flourish in their careers.
