Who is Alisha Casamona

Who is Alisha (Grill) Casamona?

Alisha Casamona, NCC, CCTP, is a Nationally Certified Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and the founder of Redbird Farm. With over 12 years of experience in the counseling field, Alisha integrates her clinical expertise with a heart for service and healing. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology (2007) and a Master’s in Community Counseling Psychology (2012), and she is deeply guided by her Christian faith, which inspires her to use her gifts to support and uplift others.

In addition to her mental health work, Alisha brings a lifelong passion for animals—especially horses—into her practice. A decorated equestrian, she was actively involved in 4-H through age 18, earning the title of Most Outstanding Horse Club Member and winning the Pennsylvania 4-H State Horse Show in 2003. Her dedication and skill have earned her national recognition, including rankings with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). Most recently, Alisha won the 2024 AQHA World Reserve Championship Level One Hunter Under Saddle, a testament to her commitment to excellence in horsemanship.

At Redbird Farm, Alisha blends her professional counseling background with her equestrian expertise to create a space for healing, growth, and connection—for both people and animals.

1. Extensive Academic Background:

• Postgraduate coursework towards a Doctorate in Educational Leadership 

• Postgraduate coursework towards a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with a leadership focus 

•  Master's in Community Counseling Psychology

•  Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Communications
  
  

2. Licensed & Certified Professional:

• Registered Licensed Mental Health Intern (since 2019)

• National Certified Counselor (since 2012)

• Certified Clinical Trauma Professional

• Certified Anger Management Treatment Professional

• Certified in CBT

• Holds Certification as a Youth Mental Health Frist Aid Instructor

• Longtime member of professional organizations including ACA and SIOP
  
  

3. Deep Experience in Mental Health Services:

• 2019-2025 Mental Health Liaison for Lake County Schools—handling mental health plans, crisis response, and inter-agency collaboration

• Previous experience as a Bereavement Counselor and Medical Social Worker with a local Hospice, working with grief, trauma, and end-of-life support.

• Experienced in child and adolescent counseling, including school-based and in-home therapy through the Achievement Center and early work with Children & Youth Services
  
  

4. Community-Oriented and Leadership-Driven:

• Presented on topics such as suicide prevention, Alzheimer’s education, caregiver stress, and mental health awareness

• Expert contributor for Neighbors of Lake Eustis Magazine 

• Youth Mental Health Frist Aid Instructor

• Active in volunteer work including pet therapy, therapeutic riding, and youth mentoring through 4-H

• Successfully wrote grants to fund children's and early childhood intervention programs

5. Passionate About Education and Development:

• Leads professional development initiatives for educators

• Strong presenter and public speaker

• Experienced in career counseling assessments and leadership building