Christopher
Rossilli
Christopher Rossilli
- Campus: Chicago, IL
- Department: Clinical Psychopharmacology
- Institution: The Chicago School
Biography
Dr. Rossilli has been practicing in Jacksonville, Florida for the last 8 years. Dr. Rossilli has made it his life mission to help those in need, and has helped countless people and families to heal from invisible emotional wounds and to gain control of their lives.
Dr. Rossilli earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Radford University in 1997. He obtained a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University in 2003. He graduated from Carlos Albizu University in Miami, FL, with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology Psy.D and specialization in Neuropsychology Dr. Rossilli completed a post-doctoral residency in Neuropsychology at Lynn University in 2011. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Post-Doctoral Master's in Psychopharmacology in 2014. In March of 2018 he passed the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists. Dr. Rossilli is the only Board Certified Medical Psychologist in Northeast Florida. He is currently focused on the integration of Medical Psychology into Primary Care settings. He has presented at neurosurgical grand rounds and has presented for the Florida Psychological Association on such topics as medical marijuana, over the counter medications, and the enteric nervous system.
Professional Memberships
Presentations
Title Location Date Over the Counter Medication Review webinar 2019 Navigation of the Brain-Gut Pathway webinar 2019 How to think like a RxP psychologist and prevent medical errors webinar 2018 Advances in Medical Psychology Southeastern Regional Conference. 2018 Medical Marijuana: The good, the bad, and the ugly. webinar 2018 The role of neuropsychology in inpatient TBI settings Orange Park Trauma Center 2017 Post-Stroke Delirium Lyerly Neurosurgery Grandrounds Baptist Medical Center 2016 Psychopharmacology 101 Florida Psychological Association State Conference with Pat Deleon 2015 Community Involvement
Role Organization Volunteer Dining with Dignity Areas of Expertise
Area Expertise Clinical Psychology / Mental Health Psychopharmacology Licenses
Licensed Psychologist , Florida Board Certification in Medical Psychology , Florida Media Exposure
Appearance Business Talk Radio
First Coast News
Question and Answer
Please describe your teaching philosophy. I suspect that I take more of a team approach to teaching while also using the Socratic method in a subtle way. I believe everyone has a unique learning style. I like to meet students where their at academically with the hopes of providing a way in which they can excel academically.
Please provide a statement or philosophy regarding the practice of psychology. I am a believer in the integration of Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology and Medical Psychology. I think that in order for the practice of psychology to work we must focus on the strengths and assets of our patients rather than the illness. I am inclined to suspect that the concept of self-care is not taught enough. I think it is also valuable for Psychologist's to be able to interact with physicians in ways they can understand and see our value.
Why did you choose to enter the field of psychology? I worked in my parents general store starting at age 11. I noticed that many people would purchase things not because they needed them but because they wanted to have a conversation and interact with someone. I learned that people are often lonely and neglected and this stuck with me. When I went Radford University the first psychology course I took was called Languages of the Brain. The professor was none other than Karl Pribram. He basically captured my interest in neuroscience and was a great mentor. The rest is history.
What advice would you give to a student entering The Chicago School? I know what it's like to be a student and to feel stretched in many directions. Above all you have to work hard, believe in yourself, and trust that you are capable and competent.
Professional Skills
Neuropsychology, Medical Psychology, Psychopharmacology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing