Marissa Walia, MSW

Marissa Walia is a Virginia-based Supervisee in Social Work with her Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She works with individuals, couples, and families navigating challenges related to anxiety, OCD, ADHD, emotional regulation, anger, attachment patterns, and relationship or family conflict. Marissa is also experienced in supporting clients through life transitions, identity and purpose exploration, parenting concerns, and LGBTQ+ related topics, including gender transition support.

Her therapeutic approach integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and psychodynamic-informed work within a strengths-based, person-centered framework. She focuses on helping clients build practical skills for communication, conflict resolution, and emotional regulation while also fostering self-understanding, acceptance, and meaningful behavioral change. Marissa is passionate about meeting clients where they are and supporting them in developing clarity, resilience, and healthier relational patterns across all areas of life.

Marissa sees clients virtually in Virginia.