Daisy Shupe
New Smyrna Beach
Summary
Detail-oriented, client-focused, and personable professional with a background in psychology and therapeutic services through music therapy. Experienced in assessment, documentation, and maintaining confidentiality. Skilled at building rapport with clients and supporting clinical teams. Seeking a part-time role to apply interpersonal and observational skills in a behavioral health setting while contributing to the local community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Therapist
Sol Bloom
07.2025 - Current
- Founded and managed Sol Bloom, LLC. a music therapy private-practice providing evidence-based, client-centered music therapy services across diverse populations
- Utilize therapeutic interventions including songwriting, improvisation, receptive music, and movement to enhance quality of life and emotional expression
- Applied psychological principles such as emotional regulation, behavioral observation, and therapeutic rapport to strengthen clinical decision-making and individualized music therapy interventions
Life Enrichment and Memory Care Director
The Addison of Port Orange
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Designed and facilitated daily activities for assisted living and memory care residents tailored to cognitive and physical abilities
- Managed a team of activity assistants and volunteers to execute enriching programs and collaborated with interdisciplinary staff to ensure holistic care
- Created monthly programming calendars aligned with residents' interests and care plans
- Led music-based interventions and therapy sessions to enhance residents' quality of life
Music Therapist
Jefferson City Schools
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Led program development from initial proposal to full execution, ensuring smooth progression and measurable outcomes
- Utilized range of musical genres and styles to engage clients in meaningful therapeutic experiences.
- Targeted treatment programs on intellectual, social, emotional and developmental disabilities for pre-K through 12th grade.
- Adapted musical activities according to each client's unique abilities and limitations to integrate behavioral, developmental, humanistic and neurological approaches.
Music Therapist
Soundwave Music Therapy
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked closely with family members or caregivers to ensure continuity of care outside of music therapy sessions.
- Implemented various music therapy techniques to address client goals, including singing, playing instruments, songwriting, and improvisation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for clients.
Expressive Therapist
Peachford Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided group sessions to geriatric, adult, adolescent, and acute units establishing music and recreational based interventions to support goals and objectives related to mental health, substance abuse, depression, and suicidal ideations.
- Strengthened clinical documentation and HIPAA compliance by maintaining timely, thorough, and confidential record
- Connected with patients using rapport-building strategies, including general conversations and positive reinforcement.
- Helped with comprehensive treatment planning by consulting effectively with other professionals and integrating strategies into existing treatments.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Music Therapy
Converse College
Spartanburg, SC05.2020
Skills
- Empathetic listening
- Written communication
- Relationship building
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal skills
- Client confidentiality
- Understanding of computers, Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc
Timeline
Music Therapist
Sol Bloom
07.2025 - Current
Life Enrichment and Memory Care Director
The Addison of Port Orange
01.2025 - 07.2025
Music Therapist
Soundwave Music Therapy
06.2024 - 12.2024
Music Therapist
Jefferson City Schools
01.2023 - 12.2024
Expressive Therapist
Peachford Behavioral Health
02.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelors of Arts - Music Therapy
Converse College