Therapist profile

Tina Salerno, LMFT

Florida

LMFT in Florida - Anger and Relationship support

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CredentialsLMFT
LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT2879
NPI1093310401
Experience31 years
LanguagesEnglish, Armenian
LocationFlorida

About

Stress and anxiety
Anger management
CBT and DBT

About Tina

Tina Salerno is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT in Florida with 31 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related challenges. Sessions are offered in English and Armenian and she accepts international clients.

Tina uses clear, pragmatic methods in session. She listens to what is happening now and then helps people test small changes. Conversations often focus on immediate coping strategies, managing strong feelings, and improving communication skills.

Her work draws on several therapeutic approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the person as the main driver of goals and choices.

Tina also brings motivational interviewing to conversations about change and the Gottman Method for relationship issues when relevant. She aims to balance short-term tools with deeper reflection so people can handle day-to-day strain and longer-running patterns.

Clients typically leave sessions with concrete options to try between meetings. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy places the person's goals at the center. Online sessions that follow this approach focus on what the client wants to change and move at their pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, online or in person, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practices new responses between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be taught and practiced over video or phone for handling intense anger and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on current problems, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress and needs evolve.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and let people check in from wherever they are. Phone sessions may be shorter and require less bandwidth, while video lets the therapist and client read facial cues. Ask about available formats when you begin the matching process.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

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 stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separation Domestic 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 issues Mood 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 issues Workplace issues Young 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

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English, Armenian

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger concerns does she address?

She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related issues.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses practical talk and skill-building, focusing on immediate coping strategies and clearer communication to manage strong feelings.

How long has she practiced?

She has 31 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT based in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Armenian.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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