Giuliana Scardina Ascend Counseling

Giuliana Scardina, M.ED

Specialties: Anxiety, ADHD, Children/Teens, Couples, Life Transitions

Giuliana is a personable counselor who leads her work with warmth and empathy.  She continually strives to support her clients, and values the trusting relationship that she builds through unconditional positive regard. Giuliana believes each of her clients are the leader of their own, unique journey, and she is there to walk with them through their experiences, and help to support them towards their goals. 

Giuliana has a wide array of expertise working with Clients in various life stages.  From children and teens, to adults, and couples.  With experience as a school counselor she is very comfortable helping school aged children and teens navigate this sometimes challenging period.  Giuliana helps her Clients towards academic success, post-secondary exploration/ readiness, and social-emotional wellbeing.  She also has experience working with individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and navigating life transitions. 

Giuliana’s academic background includes a Master’s degree in School Counseling, as well as a Master’s degree in Higher Education. She uses evidence-based frameworks for therapy that included solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mindfulness.

Giuliana strives to create a welcoming environment for her clients that is never judgmental, and is safe for the client to be authentic in their thoughts and emotions. Each stage of life has its own unique struggles and tribulations, and Giuliana understands the importance of meeting her clients where they are at in order to best support them. 

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