Title: Group Therapist and Clinical Social Worker
Company: Private Practice
Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Anna Rickell, Group Therapist and Clinical Social Worker at Private Practice, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements and leadership in social work.
Ms. Rickell embarked on a distinguished career in social work that has spanned over 55 years. Since 1969, she has been dedicated to her private practice behavioral health business, based in South Carolina, providing consulting services and group therapy to patients. Ms. Rickell’s professional journey is marked by her dedication to helping others, particularly during times of crisis.
A graduate of Columbia Central University, Ms. Rickell initially obtained an Associate of Applied Science. She then attended Columbia University, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science. Continuing her education, Ms. Rickell garnered a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, culminating with a Master of Science in social work from Columbia University in New York City.
These academic achievements laid the foundation for her expertise in trained analysis, clinical hypnosis and group therapy. In addition to her formal education, Ms. Rickell received the licensed independent social worker-clinical practice certification.
Ms. Rickell’s commitment to the field is further exemplified by her role as a founding member of the American Board of Clinical Social Work (ABCSW). She served as the ethics chair on the board for 15 years in South Carolina. Established in 1987, the ABCSW is based in Mount Royal, New Jersey, and serves as a national standard-setting organization that focuses on education, advocacy and credentialing for the profession of clinical social work.
Beyond her primary work endeavors, Ms. Rickell has extensively given back to her community. Among her involvement, she was affiliated with the First Presbyterian Church in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where she has conducted debriefings for critical incidents and grief groups for over a decade, underscoring her commitment to the needs of others.
In recognition of her contributions to the field, Ms. Rickell has been recognized with several awards, beginning with a Certificate of Appreciation for outstanding leadership from the Family Service Agency in Northern California in 1980 and later with Certificates of Recognition for her work in 2017 and 2018. Ms. Rickell is most humbled by her recognition for assisting individuals who relocated to New York following Hurricane Katrina.
Ms. Rickell’s success can be attributed to influential figures like Dr. Jones, her professor at Meredith College, whose teachings inspired her educational pursuits. The resource courses she took on campus were so comprehensive that they exempted her from exams on research methodologies at Columbia University. Additionally, Ms. Rickell’s experience working under a remarkable supervisor at a small clinic in East Harlem, New York, enriched her practical knowledge and skills, preparing her for her future success in private practice.
As she prepares for the future of her career in mental health care, Ms. Rickell remains committed to advancing her training in the field while continuing to conduct grief groups at First Presbyterian Church. With her license for private practice still active and insurance coverage maintained, she remains available to see individual patients. As she continues her journey in social work, Ms. Rickell’s legacy is one of compassion, expertise and an enduring commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.
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