- 31 years experience
- LMFT in Florida
- Speaks English and Armenian
About Tina
Tina Salerno is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Florida with 31 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Tina also supports people facing trauma, grief, parenting strain, career transitions, and challenges tied to attention differences.
Tina keeps sessions straightforward and focused on real-life change. She listens first, then helps people set clear goals. Conversations often include practical strategies for sleep, mood, and day-to-day coping. The work blends talk with exercises people can use between sessions.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the persons own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and build new habits. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed.
Tina has supported adults through addiction recovery, caregiving stress, body image and eating concerns, and the effects of adoption or abandonment. She brings experience with issues that overlap, such as chronic illness combined with mood or anxiety symptoms. She works in English and Armenian and is available to international clients.
She aims to make therapy practical and manageable. Sessions focus on tools that improve sleep, lower day-to-day stress, and strengthen communication. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions according to her availability.
Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the persons needs and goals and creates space for honest conversation. Online sessions using this approach center on listening, reflecting, and helping the client decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors that affect sleep, mood, and daily functioning. In remote sessions CBT often pairs conversation with practical homework such as sleep routines or thought records. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can reduce overwhelm and improve relationships. DBT skills work well when practiced and reviewed across sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to match methods to the clients goals and preferences. That includes trying different strategies and adjusting as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or support work on sleep routines in daily surroundings. Licensed professionals can review practical tools and exercises that fit into a persons schedule, helping make steady progress without overhauling daily life.
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Experience
31+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English, Armenian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tina address related to sleep and rest?
She supports people with sleep problems alongside issues like anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and addictions. The work focuses on practical steps to improve rest and daily routines.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and direct. She listens closely, helps set clear goals, and uses practical exercises people can try between sessions.
What is her level of clinical experience?
She has 31 years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges, including grief, relationship concerns, and caregiving stress.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in Florida and practices under the FL LMFT credential.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Armenian. She also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with her?
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?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.