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.