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
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R-TEP/G-TEP Trauma
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DNMS Ego State Therapy Interventions
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Integrating EMDR Therapy with Jungian Psychology: Enhancing Generalization to Accelerate EMDR Processing
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EMDR Therapy & DBT for Trauma-focused Care: A Beautiful Fusion
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DBT in Practice: Mastering the Essentials
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EMDR Therapy Anxiety Disorder
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Qualified Supervisor Training
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Feeling-State Addiction Protocol
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EMDR Therapy and Complex Trauma in Children
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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)
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Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Anger Control Problems
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Attachment Disorders: Theoretical and Treatment Issues
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Abuse
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Claiming Children in Crisis
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Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
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Developmental Stages: Infancy through Adolescence
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Identifying and Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
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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)
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What is Human Trafficking/Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) and How Does it Relate to your Work
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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Special Projects
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Give an Hour through CHAMPVA
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Chairperson on the Tayna Brown Committee preventing suicide and depression, Suncoast Mental Health Center, 2014​
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Relevant Career Path
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Private Practice, Faith Gisondi, LLC, 2016-present, provides licensed mental health counseling services, assessments, consultations, and evaluations
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Suncoast Mental Health Center, Inc., 2013-2016, counseled children, adolescents, adults, and families in multiple areas, trained and guided incoming therapists, conducted intakes and trained and guided incoming therapists
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Sequel Care Youth Services, 2013-2014, Counseled children, adolescents, adults
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Hibiscus Children’s Center, 2012-2014, Counseled children and families in multiple areas including, mental health issues, domestic violence, and sexual abuse
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The Salvation Army, Compassion House Shelter, 2013-2014, Counseled residents in multiple areas including mental health issues, domestic violence, sexual abuse, and drug abuse.​​