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Giselle T Fernandes, LCSW

Social Work
Psychology
Social Work
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
anger issues
anxiety management therapy
autism
body dysmorphic disorder
care management home visit
child abuse
conflict over coming out counseling
cyclothymic disorder
delusional disorder
disinhibited attachment disorder
emotional abuse
hallucinations
kleptomania
lgbtq+ mental health
mental health behavioral disorders
mental health care in pregnancy
phobia
physical abuse
problematic interactive media use (pimu)
separation anxiety disorder
smartphone addiction disorder
somatoform disorders
stress management counseling
substance dependence

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh