Tina Giordano
M.A., M.Ed. | Psy.D. Psychology Doctoral Practicum Student
My Approach
Tina uses a strength-based and compassionate approach to therapy. She works with patients to uncover and highlight their existing strengths and motivations to build upon them in therapy. Tina creates a peaceful and safe environment that enables patients to further explore their lives to clarify and pursue personally meaningful goals. She develops a strong therapeutic relationship with patients through genuineness and curiosity. Tina recognizes that growth is not linear and that a patient’s emotional, cognitive, and behavioral experiences are interconnected. She helps patients examine the systems and relationships that shape their lives and guides them in identifying patterns which support or hinder them. She believes that times of transition are an opportunity for growth and is skilled at working with patients navigating life transitions, such as the transition to university. Tina believes patients bring a unique toolbox into therapy and works with them to continue to develop it. Drawing on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Family Therapy, Tina tailors her approach to the unique needs of each patient.
Ages Treated | Children, Preteens, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
About Tina Giordano
My Experience
Tina Giordano holds a Master of Education in Educational Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. She is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Tina has worked with patients across the lifespan and has a strong background in educational, clinical, and research settings. Her diverse experience includes providing learning intervention and educational services to individuals with executive functioning challenges, leading social skills groups for children with autism, developing inclusive programming at Lincoln Park Zoo, and conducting neuropsychological assessments at Rush Neurobehavioral Center. She also has experience in research and education, including publishing peer-reviewed articles on family routines during COVID-19 and adolescent substance use, as well as teaching undergraduate psychology. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, Tina brings warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. Her unique blend of clinical expertise, research experience, and educational background allows her to meet patients where they are to provide individualized and compassionate care.
Education
McGill University
B.A. Psychology, Minor: French and Behavioral Science
McGill University
MS Educational Psychology
National Louis University Illinois School of Professional Psychology
MA Clinical Psychology
Gender
She/Her
Treatment Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Brief Solution Focused
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Systems Therapy
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Strength Based Therapy
- The Gottman Method
- Trauma Informed Therapy