Marissa Smitton
SiSW
Black/African American
LGBTQ+
Education: Master's of Social Work at Walden University
License number: 0906016205
Experience: 12 years
Ages served: Children (8 to 12), Teenagers (13 to 17), Adults (18 to 64), Elders (65 and above)
Languages spoken: English
Session style: Tele-therapy (video appointment)
About Marissa

Marissa Smitton is a Supervisee in Social Work with more than 12 years of experience providing therapeutic support to adults, adolescents, and children. Marissa earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Walden University and has practiced a range of modalities, including trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches.

Marissa helps clients process thoughts and emotions, develop individualized goals, and work toward those goals at the client’s own pace. Throughout their career, Marissa has had the privilege of supporting clients with diverse identities and proudly practices cultural competence both personally and professionally.

Marissa's Expertise
Specialties
Child and Adolescent Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Depression and Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Geriatric Social Work, Grief and Loss, Infertility and Reproductive Health, Parenting Support, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Health Issues
Modalities
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic/Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapies, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Psychodynamic Therapy
Plans Accepted
Medicaid
Aetna Better Health
Molina Complete Care
Sentara Community Plan
United Healthcare Community Plan
Commercial Insurance
Evernorth (Cigna)
Out of Pocket
Cash