Tina Salerno, LMFT
Experienced LMFT supporting emotional resilience
- 31 years experience
- Online sessions available
- English and Armenian
About Tina Salerno
Tina Salerno is a licensed LMFT in Florida with 31 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she blends proven therapeutic techniques with compassionate care to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship dynamics while guiding clients toward personal growth and greater emotional resilience.
Her approach emphasizes healing from past experiences and building skills to manage stress, recover from addiction, and navigate difficult transitions. She integrates evidence-based practices with a warm, understanding stance that respects each person’s individual story and goals. Tina focuses on communication challenges, life purpose exploration, and practical strategies for coping with intense emotions and life change.
Tina provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore issues like social anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal transformation. She aims to walk alongside clients with empathy and professional guidance as they work toward clearer goals, stronger relationships, and improved emotional well-being.
Her approach emphasizes healing from past experiences and building skills to manage stress, recover from addiction, and navigate difficult transitions. She integrates evidence-based practices with a warm, understanding stance that respects each person’s individual story and goals. Tina focuses on communication challenges, life purpose exploration, and practical strategies for coping with intense emotions and life change.
Tina provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore issues like social anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal transformation. She aims to walk alongside clients with empathy and professional guidance as they work toward clearer goals, stronger relationships, and improved emotional well-being.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Tina Salerno have?
Tina Salerno has 31 years of experience.
Is Tina Salerno a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: FL LMFT MT2879.
In which languages does Tina Salerno provide therapy?
Tina Salerno provides therapy in English and Armenian.
Where is Tina Salerno located?
She is located in Florida.
How can I work with Tina Salerno as my therapist?
You can work with Tina Salerno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Tina Salerno work with international clients?
Yes, Tina Salerno works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Tina Salerno cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Growth and Healing
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, empathetic space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist follows with understanding and encouragement. This approach helps people explore their values, strengthen self-esteem, and work through transitions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, addresses the interaction between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is practical and goal oriented, often used to manage anxiety, depression, and stress by helping clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. It can be especially useful for managing strong emotional reactions, anger, and relationship difficulties.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine techniques to suit the situation.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or maintain continuity during transitions. Licensed professionals can deliver these approaches effectively in remote formats, helping clients access consistent support and practical tools from wherever they are.