
AHNA H N Provider
AHNA H N Provider
Giselle T Fernandes, LCSW
Social Work
School Psychology
Social Work
School Psychology
About
Location
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 AHNA H N practices have interpretive services available.
Expertise
anger issues
anorexia counseling
anorexia therapy
anxiety disorder due to another medical condition
anxiety disorders counseling
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity counseling
autism
binge eating therapy
bipolar disorder
bulimia therapy
care coordination
children of incarcerated parents counselling
compulsive and addictive behaviors
depression and anxiety assessments
disturbance of attention
divorce counseling
head banging
help with health insurance application
histrionic personality disorder
psychosis
pyromania
schizoid personality disorder
somatoform disorders
suicidal ideation therapy
tourette syndrome
Credentials
Education
- University of Pittsburgh