BARBARA M. LOFRISCO, Ph.D., LMHC, LMFT University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling 13301 N. Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, FL 33620 Phone: (813) 974- 0973; Fax: (813) 974-8080 Email: [email protected]
EDUCATION Ph.D. University of South Florida, 2013 Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision
M.A. University of South Florida (Tampa, FL), 2007 Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, 2008
B.A. State University of New York College of Technology (Utica, NY), 1986 Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science, cum laude
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, #MH10206 Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #MT2518 ABS Certified Clinical Sexologist #2890 American Board of Sexology Florida Practitioners Qualified Supervisor with the state of Florida
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling • Visiting Instructor (2014 – present) College of Education Department of Psychological and Social Foundations • Adjunct Faculty (2010-2014) Best Online Universities (Blog) • Blogger (2011-present) Tampa Crossroads • Primary Counselor (2007) Private Practice (2008-present)
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PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journal Articles LoFrisco, B. M. (2013). Social networking in private practice. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 29(3), 68-73. Osborn, D. S., & LoFrisco, B. M. (2012). How do career centers use social networking sites? Career Development Quarterly, 60, 263-272. doi:10.1002/j.2161-0045.2012.00022.x. LoFrisco, B. M., & Osborn, D. S. (2012). Training culturally competent career counselors. Career Planning and Adult Development Journal, 28(1), 99-109. LoFrisco, B. M. (2011). Female sexual pain and cognitive behavioral therapy. Journal of Sex Research, 48(6), 573-579. doi:10.1080/00224499.2010.540682 Book Chapters LoFrisco, B. M. (2012). Multicultural panel. In T. M. Laura, M. Pope, & C. W. Minor (Eds.), Experiential activities for teaching career counseling and for facilitating career groups (Volume III, 233-234). Broken Arrow, OK: National Career Development Association. Non-refereed Publications Hicks, B., & LoFrisco, B. (2012, December). Barriers & facilitators to addressing clients’ sexual issues in supervision. FMHCA Newsletter. LoFrisco, B. (2012, October) Sexy Seniors. Senior Voice America. 32(10). LoFrisco, B. (2011, October). Say what?! How to improve your communication skills. Tampa Woman Magazine, 2(5), 9. LoFrisco, B. (2011, August). Cool off your anger. Tampa Woman Magazine. 2(4), 12. LoFrisco, B. (2011, June). Women’s Day your way. Tampa Woman Magazine, 2(3), 14. LoFrisco, B. (2011, April). Removing emotional clutter. Tampa Woman Magazine, 2(2), 8. Kuhn, C. (2011, February). She's so skirt. TampaBaySkirt.com (Interview). LoFrisco, B. (2011, February). Making room for your va va voom: Ten ways to spice up your love life. Tampa Woman Magazine, 2(1), 18. Rollins, J. (2010, October). Success stories with challenging clients. Counseling Today, 35. (Clinical case description) LoFrisco, B. (2010, June). Female sexual pain. TBAMFT Newsletter. Rollins, J. (2009, March). Counseling in a time of economic upheaval. Counseling Today, 32-33. (Interview). LoFrisco, B. (2009). Client and business considerations in a tough economy. The Counseling Clipboard, 8, 5-6.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS LoFrisco, B. M., Messina, J., Hutchings, B., English, C., Solomon, C., Sacco-Bene, C. (2014, February). What to expect after graduation. Panel presented at the meeting of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, Orlando, FL. LoFrisco, B. M., & Hicks, B. (2013, February). How supervisors can help clients address their clients' sexual issues. Paper presented at the meeting of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, Palm Harbor, FL. LoFrisco, B. M., & Hicks, B. (2012, October). Barriers and facilitators to addressing clients’ sexual issues in supervision. Poster presented at the meeting of the Florida Counseling Association, Brandon, FL. Barbara LoFrisco, Ph.D. College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida Vita 2015 2
LoFrisco, B. M. (2012, April). How do career centers use social networking sites? Poster presented at the 2012 ResearchOne Graduate Student Symposium, Tampa, FL. Other Invited Presentations LoFrisco, B. M., Bird, J., & Bird, C. (2014, May). Sexual dysfunctions/disorders, Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association. LoFrisco, B. M., Lue, F., Weisman, P., & Abdnour, A. (2013, September). Can couples survive infidelity? Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. LoFrisco, B. M., Bird, J., & Bird, C. (2011, December). Sexual dysfunctions/disorders, Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. LoFrisco, B. M. (2010, April). Technology and family therapy, Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association Clinical Member 2012 - present Florida Mental Health Counselors Association Member 2012 - present American Counseling Association Professional Member 2008 – present Conference & Exposition Program Review 2013 Conference Planning Committee (proposal reviews) 2012 2012 Conference Planning Committee (proposal reviews) 2011 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Member 2009 - present American Board of Sexology Diplomate 2010 - present American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Member 2008 – present 2012 Conference proposal reviews “Women: Evolving Roles in Society and Family” 2011 Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Member 2008 – present Election Committee Member 2011-2012
National Board for Certified Counselors Contributor to The Practice of Internet Counseling policy 2009
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society Member 2006 –2007 Serving Others Selflessly Member 2005 –2007
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TEACHNG University of South Florida College of Behavioral and Community Sciences Department of Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling [CORE- accredited Rehabilitation Counseling Program] Practicum II RCS 6803 2014-2015 Human Growth & Development RCS 5480 2014-2015 Research & Program Evaluation RCS 6740 2015
College of Education Department of Counselor Education and Supervision [CACREP- accredited Career Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, and School Counseling Programs] Graduate Career Development MHS 6340 2010 Practicum in Counseling Adolescents and Adults MHS 6800 2011-2102, 2014 Human Sexual Issues for Counselors MHS 6470 2011-2102, 2014 Trends &Principles of the Counseling Profession MHS 6006 2013-2014 Counseling Theories and Practices MHS 6400 2013-2014 Undergraduate Human Relations Skills in Counseling MHS 4052 2011
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FMHCA annual conference, 15.25 hours 2014 (various trainings: CACREP Keynote session, Treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors, Change is in the Air (keynote), Intern Panel Discussion (panel member), Why Gay Clients are Different, Ethics for Medical Health Professionals, Preventing Medical Errors for Mental Health Counselors) Elvis Lester, Hypnosis, 6 hours 2014 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Discernment Counseling, 4 hrs 2014 Consultants for the Future Domestic Violence 2 hours 2014 Suncoast Mental Health Counselors' Association Treating Sexual Dysfunctions & Disorders, 3 hours (training I gave) 2014 The Institute for Continuing Education Intergenerational Trauma: In the Shadows of Our Ancestors, 1.5 hours 2014 The Gottman Institute Bridging the Couple Chasm: Level 1 2012, 2013 North Central Florida Association for Marriage & Family Therapy 3/2013 Rethinking Couples Therapy: An Innovative Approach to Love, Sex and Infidelity American Academy of Clinical Sexologists, Orlando, FL State sanctioned 120 hours training in clinical sexology 5/2009 – 12/2009 Gulfcoast North AHEC, University Community Hospital, Tampa, FL Barbara LoFrisco, Ph.D. College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida Vita 2015 4
Painting a Moving Train: Working with Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families 7/2009 Tampa Bay Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Tampa, FL Getting the Love You Want: Imago Relationship Therapy 3/2013 Rapid Resolution Therapy: Learn About How to Heal the Emotional Wounds of Trauma & PTSD 1/2012 Divorce 101: LMFTs Working with the Lawyers 10/2010 MFTs Addressing Divorce: Protecting the Children 9/2010 MFTs Serving in the Area of Trauma 3/2010 Family Impact of Domestic Violence 1/2010 Imago Therapy 5/2009 Enneagrams 4/2009 Basic & Fundamental Concepts of Self Psychology and Intersubjectivity 3/2009 Neuroscience in Therapy 2/2009 Ethics and Boundaries 1/2009 Parenting Skills and Family Therapy 10/2008 Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, St. Petersburg, FL Exploring ‘Complicated’ Mourning: Sudden Death, Suicide Grief & Trauma Loss 5/2009 Sunrise of Pasco County, Dade City, FL Domestic Violence Core Competency Training 1/2008 EMDR Institute Grief & EMDR 6/2008 Bayside CEU Laws and Rules 4/2008 Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association (SMHCA), Tampa, FL Sharpening your DSM-IV-TR’s Diagnostic Tools Case Diagnosis & Corresponding Treatment 6/2007 Lifepath Hospice, Clearwater, FL Medical Errors 8/2007 iCON (The Florida Institute for Continuing Professional Development), St. Petersburg, FL Documentation Really Matters 6/2007 Red Cross of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL CPR & First Aid 5/2007 Hillsborough County Health Department, Tampa, FL HIV 104 Training 4/2007 Life Connections Counseling Center, Tampa, FL Hiding Pathology Behind One’s Theology 2/2007
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University of South Florida Center for 21st Teaching Excellence Teacher Training Certificate 2010-2011 Teaching Online Using Canvas LMS 2012 Developing Multimedia for Online Courses: Video Tools 2011 Teaching Online with Second Life 2011 Articulate Quizmaker 2011 Designing Online Courses 2011 Intermediate Blackboard 2011 Articulate Presenter- Advanced Techniques 2011 Educasting 2010 Advanced Blackboard 9 2010 Rubrics 2010 Leading Class Discussions Online 2010 Using Elluminate Live! 10 2010 Active Learning 2010 Blackboard …Using the Communication Tools 2010 Using Cooperative Learning Groups in Large & Small Classes 2010 Dealing with Challenging Student Behaviors 2010 Creating a Teaching Philosophy Statement 2009 Developing Students' Critical Thinking Skills 2009
UNIVERSITY SERVICE College of Behavioral & Community Sciences Inaugural Alumni Council member 2014-present
COMMUNITY SERVICE Organizations The Salvation Army (ARC) Volunteer Counselor 2008 The Life Center Volunteer Counselor & Group Facilitator 2008-2009 Lifepath Hospice Family/Patient Volunteer 2004-2005 Carrollwood Service League Treasurer 2004-2005 Magdalene Reserve Social Committee Member 1998-2005 Budget Committee, Chairperson 1996-1998 Meals on Wheels Volunteer Route Coordinator 1999-2002
Media: Regular guest on “Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio”, Radio WHNZ 1250 AM and WMMG 93.5 FM, Tampa, FL. Occasional guest on Radio WTAN.
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LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, May). Keeping Your Couples Connection after Children. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, April). What Messages Are You Receiving That Could Lead to Divorce? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, March). Getting Out of Toxic Relationships. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Host and Producer). (2014, February). Nutrition: What You Need To Know But Your Doctor Won’t Tell You. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. Holt, J. (Host and Producer) & LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, February). Networking Singles with John Holt. [Radio series episode]. Connecticut: WXLM. Gold, E. (Host), Gold, D. (Producer), & LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, January). Saving On Your Taxes & Dealing with Trouble Spouses. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. Gold, E. (Host), Gold, D. (Producer), & LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, January). Need Some Couples Advice? We Have it Tonight. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. Richter, T. (Host and Producer) & LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2014, January). New Year’s Resolutions for Relationships. [Radio series episode]. In T. Richter (Producer), The Dating Jungle Radio Show. Tampa: WTAN. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, December). Communication in Relationships. [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, November). Improving the Female Sexual Experience [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, October). Are Emotional Affairs as Damaging as Physical? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold, Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, September). Erectile Dysfunction [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, August). Sexual Fetishism [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, July). Infidelity: Can Your Relationship Withstand It? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, July). The Gottman Relationship Theories. [Radio series episode]. In T. Richter (Producer), The Dating Jungle With Tara Richter. Tampa: Talk Wad Radio. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, May). Is Communication The Key To A Better Relationship And Love Life? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG.
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LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, April). Orgasms and the Myth of the G-spot [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, April). ED and the MD [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, March). Sex: What to Do if You Have ED? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2013, February). Sex: Is It As Important To Women As It Is To Men? [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WMGG. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2012, November). Sex and Communication [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2012, August). Improve Your Relationship before It’s Too Late [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2012, May). Sex Drive and Why Couples aren’t in Sync [Radio series episode]. In D. Gold (Producer), Senior Voice America: Health, Wealth and Wisdom Radio. Tampa: WHNZ. LoFrisco, B. M. (Guest). (2011). Sexual Desire! [Radio series episode]. In J. Bird (Producer), & C. Bird (Producer), Intimate Chats with the Love Birds. Tampa: WTAN.
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