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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
anorexia nervosa
anorexia therapy
anxiety disorders counseling
anxious somatic responses counseling
bipolar disorder therapy
coping with life transitions
disturbance of attention
eating disorders
help with health insurance application
help with supplemental food application
individual therapy
mood disorders
parenting skills counseling
peer relationships counseling
peer relationships issues
pervasive developmental delay
racial identity issues
racism & discrimination counseling
seasonal affective disorder
self-esteem issues
sexual abuse counseling
substance dependence
teen parenting
tourette syndrome

Credentials

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh