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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

adjustment disorder
alcohol and drug abuse
attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity counseling
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd) testing
borderline personality disorder
childhood trauma victims
children of incarcerated parents counselling
conversion disorder
delusional disorder
dissociative disorders
disturbance of attention
family crisis counseling
gender dysphoria
individual therapy
lgbtq+ mental health
mania
men's mental health
mental health
mental health disorders
panic attack
peer relationships counseling
racial identity issues
self harming behaviors
sexual abuse
sexual behavior disorders

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh