Tharyn Giovanni is a licensed independent clinical social worker who specializes in working with queer and gender expansive youth and young adults. His clinical interests include advocacy for youth and their families, working with trauma and substance use, and supporting other clinicians in providing affirming care. Tharyn approaches clinical work through psychodynamic theories, third-wave cognitive behavioral approaches, harm reduction, and relational cultural frameworks while also addressing intersectionality and examining systems of oppression, privilege, and power.

Tharyn earned his MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work and has been practicing clinical social work for the last decade as a supervisor, therapist, and consultant. He has previously worked with youth and young adults in various roles and capacities with programs focused on houselessness, LGBTQ issues, HIV/AIDS, substance use, and trauma.