Graduate Interns

Marisa Rosario, MSED is a Mental Health Counseling Graduate Intern at Doria Therapeutic Group, PLLC. She is currently enrolled in the Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling program at Long Island University (LIU) Post Campus. Marisa earned her Master of Science in Education (MSED) in School Psychology from LIU in 2022.

Since September 2022, Marisa has worked as a School Psychologist at the Lumina School within Rockland BOCES, supporting a Pre-K through 8th-grade program serving students with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. In this role, she provides both individual and group counseling during the academic year and extended school year programs. She is known for her collaborative approach, professionalism, flexibility, and strong ability to integrate into multidisciplinary teams while learning from experienced colleagues.

Marisa’s professional experience includes conducting psychological and academic assessments, completing Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), providing clinical coaching, and supporting intake-related services. She also assists families in accessing community and state resources, including the Partnership for Safe Youth, the Single Point of Access (SPOA), and the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Currently, she works with approximately ten students, facilitating group counseling twice weekly and individual sessions once per week.

Marisa is trained in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and has completed 40 hours of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training. She is frequently sought out by staff to support students presenting with higher levels of emotional or behavioral dysregulation, prioritizing safety, de-escalation, and evidence-based calming strategies.

Outside of her clinical work, Marisa enjoys walking, reading, and Pilates. She values wellness and self-care and actively encourages students to understand the importance of mental and physical health. Through her training at DTG, Marisa is focused on developing the clinical knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to work effectively across diverse clinical settings, supported by both general and specialized treatment approaches.