- Grief and loss
- Addictions and recovery
- Anxiety and stress
About Tina
Tina Salerno is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Florida with 31 years of experience. She helps people facing grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. Tina also supports concerns such as relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals. She uses clear tools people can try between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily routines.
Tina blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful therapeutic relationship. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Across her career she has worked with many complex concerns including trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, eating and sleeping problems, and chronic illness challenges. She also addresses adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric issues, and attachment-related struggles.
Tina speaks English and Armenian and offers services to international clients as well. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on helping people find workable strategies for everyday life.
Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She listens first, then works with each person to set realistic goals. She uses clear tools people can try between sessions to manage symptoms and improve daily routines.
Tina blends several therapeutic approaches to match each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful therapeutic relationship. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are available for emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
Across her career she has worked with many complex concerns including trauma, ADHD, bipolar mood issues, eating and sleeping problems, and chronic illness challenges. She also addresses adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric issues, and attachment-related struggles.
Tina speaks English and Armenian and offers services to international clients as well. She frames therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on helping people find workable strategies for everyday life.
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
Approach and online therapy options
Tina commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior and offers practical exercises to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for regulating strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tina will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before to shape a plan. She adapts tools and exercises to fit each person’s needs rather than insisting on a single style.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it simpler to continue support during life transitions or when managing chronic health issues. Licensed professionals can help you decide how to structure sessions to match your goals and daily life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tina commonly address?
Tina supports people with grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, helps set clear goals, and teaches coping skills to use between sessions.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has 31 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including trauma, mood issues, and chronic illness.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that region.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.
Are international clients supported?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.