- 31 years experience
- English and Armenian
- Practical skill building
About Tina
Tina Salerno is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist who brings 31 years of experience to her work with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She speaks English and Armenian and aims to offer steady, practical help when life feels overwhelming.
Her sessions focus on helping people manage difficult emotions and life changes. She uses simple, evidence-informed methods to reduce symptoms and build skills. Clients can expect direct conversations about what is working and what needs to change.
Tina combines Client-Centered listening with structured tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns. These approaches are used to fit each person's goals and situation, not as one-size-fits-all solutions.
She often helps people with grief, parenting stress, chronic illness, body image, and workplace burnout. Tina also supports those working through attachment problems, adoption or foster-care histories, and identity-related issues including LGBT concerns.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to make therapy something that fits into everyday life by focusing on clear goals, practical skills, and gradual progress. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.
Her sessions focus on helping people manage difficult emotions and life changes. She uses simple, evidence-informed methods to reduce symptoms and build skills. Clients can expect direct conversations about what is working and what needs to change.
Tina combines Client-Centered listening with structured tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to support change and the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns. These approaches are used to fit each person's goals and situation, not as one-size-fits-all solutions.
She often helps people with grief, parenting stress, chronic illness, body image, and workplace burnout. Tina also supports those working through attachment problems, adoption or foster-care histories, and identity-related issues including LGBT concerns.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to make therapy something that fits into everyday life by focusing on clear goals, practical skills, and gradual progress. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a first session.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Armenian
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Tina uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, listening-based relationship where people can set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to tell their story and decide what matters most to them.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can help with strong emotions and stress by teaching concrete coping tools and emotion regulation techniques.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Tina will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that fit their goals, needs, and pace. That might mean practicing CBT exercises between sessions or using DBT skills as short, manageable steps.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the approaches above to remote work so the therapy focuses on clear goals, skill building, and steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Tina support?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges like grief and caregiver strain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct, combining listening with practical tools to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 31 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds a Florida LMFT credential and practices from Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian, and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.