Matthew E. Vialva, Ed.D, LICSW
, CEO and Founder
Dr. Matthew Vialva is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Therapist located in Washington, DC with over 11 years of extensive experience working with youth, adults, and families.
Over the course of his professional career, Dr. Vialva has had the opportunity of conducting and executing professional and leadership roles in various settings, with diverse populations, spanning K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, nonprofit , and philanthropic sectors. Additionally, he has been an invited guest panelist and speaker for various events; some at noted universities including Harvard University, Boston College, and Northeastern University.
Dr. Vialva has a B.A. in Psychology from Hampton University, a M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work from Boston College, and an Ed.D in Organizational Leadership Studies from Northeastern University. His doctoral research sought to uncover the mean-making of mid career professionals as they aspired to leadership roles in the Baltimore-Washington DC region. Specifically, how mid-career professionals reflected on their various decisions and choices made overtime as they navigated their aspirations for leadership roles.
Dr. Vialva has strategically cultivated a unique skill set in mental health and organizational leadership, while purposefully incorporating cultural competence, and carving out a professional niche that has allowed him to expand his brand and excel professionally. He is a strong advocate on the significance and incorporation of critical reflection, has a passion for empowering young people to reach their fullest potential, and firmly believes that true leadership is the ability to enable people to achieve purpose in the face of adversity.
Education and Credentials
Ed.D, Northeastern University (Organizational Leadership)
M.S.W., Boston College (Clinical Social Work)
Licensure: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) - Washington, DC #LC50080365
B.A., Hampton University (Psychology)
Testimonials
"Having displayed excellent verbal and written skills, Matthew Vialva has shared a vast array of professional skills in his conducting clinical assessments in addition to psychotherapy. His skills include having the personality and professionalism to interact with youth and parents, alike, in a highly effective manner. Matthew’s relationship style leaves the staff and clients feeling cared for, as his warm, genuine interest resonates in his conversation and thoughtful interventions."
- Christine D. Williams, MS, LCPC CEO at Affordable Behavioral Consultants, Inc
"Matthew is a natural born leader, with a friendly demeanor and silent confidence, who is highly respected among his peers and colleagues. He is a driven, hardworking professional with a passion for working with youth and young adults in the academic setting."
-Kalya Hamlett Murray, MA. Director of Program and Community Development at Huntington Avenue YMCA of Greater Boston
"Matthew is high energy, positive impact and extremely dedicated to his role as a Clinical Social Worker. Matthew is very knowledgeable and approachable which makes his work with college students so exemplary. His ability to balance his role as a public advocate and private confidant for young adults, in today's times of tremendous change and pressure, are personal qualities any institution, (university/college or high school setting) would be lucky to find. In fact, I have been so impressed with Matthew's passion and dedication that he has been recommended and served several times to present on career panels for Harvard University students contemplating careers or graduate schooling in the counseling and mental health arena. Matthew is truly a one of a kind treasure!"
- Amy Sanford, Consultant from Harvard University
"Matthew developed and maintained strong professional relationships with colleagues in various disciplines across the hospital, and created a solid reputation of a professional, hardworking, and insightful Social Worker who was easy to work with and an advocate for his patients and families."
-Gloria Underwood, RN, Clinical Educator at Washington Hospital Center
"Matthew is intelligent, engaging, and has a great demeanor for working with youth in the classroom. His approach is dynamic, and his personality connects well with young people. He understands the importance of establishing a professional relationship with students and of conducting enlightening classes that motivates students’ interest in the course material and participation in the class. He also encourages an environment that promotes problem solving and critical thinking skills and that challenges his students to surpass their current state and to reach for the next level."
-Karen Terrell, Ph.D., Principal Consultant at Terrell Education Consulting Group