Music therapy is:

• The creative and therapeutic use of music interventions to achieve individualized goals

• Delivered by a board-certified music therapist

• Appropriate for social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual goals

• Individualized for each client based on preferences, interests, and culture

• Process oriented and follows a treatment plan after a thorough assessment, developed by the music therapist.

Yes! Music therapy researchers contribute to many peer reviewed journals, including Journal of Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, and the open access journal Voices: A world forum for music therapy. Music therapy is an evidence-based practice combining client values and preferences, best practice from the literature, and therapist expertise.

• Music therapy sessions are tailored to your specific needs. They may involve the following elements:

  • Introduction/warm-up

  • Intervention(s) designed to achieve specific goal

  • Transfer/review

  • Closing/goodbye

• Singing, instruments, movement, relaxation, or music listening are incorporated into all elements of the session!

Not at all!

• Music therapists address social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual goals by using a variety of music interventions.

• Following an assessment, the music therapist will create a treatment plan involving several options that align with a client's strengths and needs.

• An interest in music and a commitment to your personal goals are all it takes to be successful within a music therapy session.

Rates for a music therapy session range from $100-150 depending upon length, location, and number of individuals per session. We provide individual, family, and group sessions. Call today to schedule an assessment or to learn more!