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Education

  • EMDR Certification, 2017

  • Continued education in Clinical Psychology, Capella University, 2016

  • Master of Science in Psychology, University of Phoenix, 2011

  • Bachelor of Science in Human Services and Management, University of Phoenix, 2009

Advanced Training

  • EMDR Therapy Anxiety Disorder, 9/2018

  • Qualified Supervisor Training, 3/2018

  • Feeling-State Addiction Protocol, 2016

  • EMDR Therapy and Complex Trauma in Children, 2016

  • Tools to help you on a daily basis–a three-part training (Part I: Building a Treatment Alliance with “Difficult” Patients, Part II: Treating the Client with Borderline Personality Disorder, Part III: Caring for the Child with ADHD) 2013

  • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, 2013

  • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Anger Control Problems, 2013

  • Attachment Disorders: Theoretical and Treatment Issues, 2013

  • Abuse, 2013

  • Claiming Children in Crisis, 2013

  • Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence, 2013

  • Developmental Stages: Infancy through Adolescence. 2013

  • Identifying and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect, 2013

  • Sexual Abuse (Building Therapeutic Relationships, Florida Statutes Related to Child Sexual Abuse, Contact and Reunification, Addressing Sexual Health and Development, Culturally Sensitive Practice, Incorporating Families into Treatment, Implementing a Safety Planning Protocol Impact of Trauma on the Brain) 2012

  • What is Human Trafficking/Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and How Does it Relate to your Work, 2012

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Special Projects

  • Give an Hour through CHAMPVA

  • Chairperson on the Tayna Brown Committee preventing suicide and depression, Suncoast Mental Health Center, 2014

Relevant Career Path

  • Victoria Inspires Foundation, Co-Owner/Chief Compliance Officer, 2017-present

  • Private Practice, Faith Gisondi, LLC, 2016-present, provide licensed mental health counseling services, assessments, consultations, and evaluations

  • Suncoast Mental Health Center, Inc., 2013-2016, counseled children, adolescents, adults, and families in multiple areas, trained and guided incoming therapist, conducted intakes, and trained and guided incoming therapists

  • Sequel Care Youth Services, 2013-2014, Counseled children, adolescents, adults

  • Hibiscus Children’s Center, 2012-2014, Counseled children and families in multiple areas including, mental health issues, domestic violence, and sexual abuse

  • The Salvation Army, Compassion House Shelter, 2013-2014, Counseled residents in multiple areas including mental health issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and drug abuse.

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