About me
Marissa A. Peña is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with a passion for trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, and empowering marginalized youth. She blends clinical expertise with a decade as a secondary educator, where she led award-winning speech/debate and academic programs. As a juvenile detention counselor, Marissa specializes in suicide prevention, providing mental health assessments, individual counseling, and monitoring for stabilization. She leads department trainings and supports new hires and masters-level interns through mentorship. Committed to equity and social justice, Marissa is dedicated to inspiring and preparing the next generation of social work professionals.
