Assistant Professor
George Mason University
Anna Parisi, PhD, MSW is an Assistant Professor at George Mason University's Department of Social Work. She is also a licensed clinical addictions specialist in the state of North Carolina. After graduating with her MSW from UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Parisi worked with individuals with comorbid mental health and substance use disorders in community mental health settings—many of whom were ensnared in the criminal legal system. Her experiences in community mental health have served as the foundation for her research, which is focused on understanding the pathogenic mechanisms that contribute to the development, maintenance, and recurrence of addictive behaviors, as well as the intersection between addiction and mental health. Ultimately, Dr. Parisi’s research aims to promote effective and equitable access to evidence-based practices in community mental health settings. She is particularly interested in improving services for system-impacted women. In addition to her MSW, Dr. Parisi has a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a PhD in social work from UNC Chapel Hill.
