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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

adolescent psychology
autism therapy
behavior modification
bereavement
bullying
care management home visit
caregiver support
complicated bereavement disorder
depression therapy
depressive disorder due to another medical condition
disinhibited attachment disorder
emotional abuse
gender dysphoria
grief and loss counseling
men's mental health
mood disorders
motherhood and mental health
narcissistic personality disorder
paranoia and delusional disorders
parent child communication therapy
racial identity issues
seasonal affective disorder
stress management counseling
suicidal ideation
suicidal ideation counseling

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh