
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
anorexia nervosa
anxiety therapy
autism
avoidant personality disorder
childhood trauma victims
cognitive behavioral therapy
conduct disorder
cyclothymic disorder
death & dying counseling
depression
generalized anxiety disorder
grief and loss counseling
hallucinations
hyperactivity
impulse control disorders
oppositional defiant disorder
paranoid personality disorder
pervasive developmental delay
physical abuse
post traumatic stress disorder
premenstrual dysphoric disorder
schizophreniform disorder
schizotypal personality disorder
social anxiety disorder
trichotillomania
Credentials
Education
- University of Pittsburgh