Music Therapy

What is music therapy?

According to the American Music Therapy Association, Music Therapy is: "an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings."

Who can benefit from music therapy?

Almost anyone can benefit from music therapy! Anyone who: 

• Has Special Needs

• Has Experienced Trauma

• Struggles with Depression or Anxiety

• Experiences Chronic Pain

• Struggles with Communication

• Has a Hard Time Expressing Themselves

Some common goals we address in music therapy are to:

• Manage Stress

• Alleviate Pain

• Express Feelings

• Enhance Memory

• Improve Communication/Speech

• Promote Wellness

• Promote Physical Rehabilitation

• Teach healthy coping and regulation skills