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Giselle T Fernandes, LCSW

Social Work
School Psychology
Social Work
School Psychology
Giselle Fernandes, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor for the AHN Chill Program who specializes in mental health support for children and adolescents. She has a deep clinical interest in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and trauma, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to the unique needs of young individuals. Giselle employs a variety of approaches, including Gestalt therapy, psychodynamics, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy, and trauma-focused CBT. She earned her master’s in social work with a focus on mental health from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also holds a master’s in psychology of education from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. Additionally, Giselle has specialized training in mental health and is a certified Gestalt therapist. She welcomes patients ages 5 and older.

Age Groups Seen

Child, Adolescent, Adult, Older Adult

Languages Spoken*

Spanish
Portuguese
English

*Our providers self-report what languages they speak. All AHN practices have interpretive services available.

Expertise

addiction disorders
alcohol and drug abuse
anxiety disorders therapy
atypical depression
childhood trauma victims
christian counseling
compulsive and addictive behaviors
crisis management
depressive disorder due to another medical condition
disinhibited attachment disorder
enuresis
impulse control disorders
lgbtq+ mental health
marriage and divorce counseling
mental health disorders
patient advocacy
peer relationships counseling
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
social engagement disorder
spirituality counseling
suicidal ideation therapy
suicide attempt
thought disorder
tic disorders
women's mental health

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh