Marissa Cassens, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Marissa Cassens

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago

I specialize in eating disorders, anxiety, depression, grief, & trauma. HAES® aligned, trauma-informed, & create a safe and inclusive space for everyone.

I am looking forward to meeting you! I have experience working in a multitude of different settings before transitioning to working in outpatient therapy. Through my previous work, I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with eating disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, chronic pain, grief and dementia. I utilize evidence-based modalities, such as: CBT, DBT, ACT, and motivational interviewing to assist clients in addressing negative thought patterns, gain acceptance towards themselves and increase their tool box of helpful coping skills. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space, as well as an empathetic and strengths-based approach to help clients reach their fullest potential.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanLGBTQIA+ ally

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce
  • Eating Concerns
  • End of Life
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Children (under 10)
  • Preteens (10-12)
  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Location

  • Coastal Collaborative Care

    Office Building

    Old Town NorthAlexandria, VA 22314

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker

    Virginia Board of Social Work

    0904015396, Virginia

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