Trauma Consultant
Dr. Gibson is the former Co-Owner of PAC PSYCH, and now resides in Sarasota, Florida. Dr. Gibson continues to be an asset to our team by providing Forensic Trauma Consulting Services based on her expertise in the field of Trauma Psychology. She frequently works with families and law firms to provide assessments and expert testimony for the court process. Dr. Gibson received her Doctor of Psychology degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. Dr. Gibson also earned a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Dr. Gibson has expertise in the treatment of trauma in children, and specializes in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Dr. Gibson is also a Certified Therapist and Level 1 Trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for young children with problem behaviors. Dr. Gibson completed American Psychological Association (APA) accredited clinical training at Astor Services for Children and Families, a non-profit outpatient community mental health center in the Bronx where she worked in both outpatient and day treatment settings. Dr. Gibson went on to be the Clinical Supervisor at one of Astor’s outpatient clinics. Dr. Gibson also completed clinical training at two trauma specialty clinics: The Chadwick Center for Children and Families in San Diego, CA and Safe Horizon Counseling Center in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Gibson has done research in the areas of trauma resulting from intimate partner violence, sexual assault and child abuse, as well as in program evaluation.