Monica DiScioscia
Horizon Health Services
Buffalo,NY
11
years of professional experience
Art therapist in training with hands-on experience designing and facilitating evidence-based art therapy groups for adults in recovery. Currently completing a Master's in Creative Arts Therapy at Syracuse University while working clinically at Horizon Village, integrating CBT, DBT, and MI with creative expression.
Work History
Associate Counselor
2 Months- Designed and facilitated evidence-based art therapy directives for adults in recovery.
- Integrated traditional verbal counseling modalities (such as CBT, DBT, and MI) with creative expression.
- Maintained timely and objective clinical documentation.
- Conducted comprehensive clinical assessments and treatment planning tailored to individual recovery goals.
Treatment Assistant
6 Months- Monitor residents to ensure safety and adherence to program rules.
- Assist residents with daily routines (meals, hygiene, chores, schedules).
- Conduct room checks, rounds, and safety checks as required.
- Encourage participation in treatment activities.
Office Assistant
1 Year 3 Months- Ensuring all program files are maintained.
- Development and creation of department promotional materials.
- Updating resident schedules and maintaining work hours.
Restaurant Hostess
8 Months- Welcoming and seating guests, responding to guest requests in an efficient and friendly manner, monitoring seating activity, and managing a seating chart.
- Assists servers with taking out food and drinks, helps with cleaning, stocking, etc.
Sales Associate
1 Year 1 Month- Greeting and welcoming shoppers, helping customers with their needs, answering customer questions, driving sales through encouragement, and sharing product knowledge.
- Managing financial transactions, documenting sales, and counting products, assisting with inventory, including receiving and stocking products.
Childcare Provider
2 Years 2 Months- Supervising, working with ages 4 - 14.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured a secure environment for all children in care.
- Coordinated activities that fostered teamwork and collaboration among children of diverse backgrounds.
Education
Master of Science - Creative Arts Therapy
- Current 3.5 GPA
- First semester internship at a private practice specializing in art therapy/play therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, internal family systems, and client-centered therapy with a range of children and adults.
- Second half of internship at Horizon Health - Terrace House. Helping run art therapy groups, observing other clinical groups, solution-focused brief therapy, and client-centered therapy with adults with substance use.
Master of Science - Art, Art Therapy
- 3.5 GPA
- Tau Sigma National Honors Society
- Secretary of Ceramics Club Fall 2022
Master of Science - Fine Arts
- 3.4 GPA
- Part of the Animation Club
Skills
Art history
Artistic techniques
Problem-solving
Team collaboration
Adaptability and flexibility
Counseling techniques
Documentation skills
Client advocacy
Treatment planning
Building rapport
Timeline
Associate Counselor
Horizon Health Services
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Treatment Assistant
Horizon Health Services
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Office Assistant
University Dental Practice Services Inc.
09.2023 - 12.2024Read More
Restaurant Hostess
Applebee's
05.2018 - 01.2019Read More
Sales Associate
Michaels Craft Store
12.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Childcare Provider
YMCA
05.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Syracuse University
Master of Science from Creative Arts Therapy
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SUNY Buffalo State
Master of Science from Art, Art Therapy
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Mohawk Valley Community College
Master of Science from Fine Arts
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