What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is a discipline in which Certified Music Therapists (MTAs) use music purposefully within therapeutic relationships to support development, health, and well-being. Music therapists use music safely and ethically to address human needs within cognitive, communicative, emotional, musical, physical, social, and spiritual domains.

Canadian Association of Music Therapists

September 2020

Who can benefit from Music Therapy?

Music therapy can benefit individuals of all ages with various abilities, backgrounds and cultures, and is especially suitable for those who have:

Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental delays or disabilities
Geriatric conditions such as:
- Dementia
- Alzheimer's
Palliative conditions
Speech and language impairments
Neurological conditions such as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Parkinson's
- Stroke
- Cerebral Palsy

Potential Goal Areas for Music Therapy

Goals in music therapy are specific to each client or group, some examples include:

Increase socialization
Increase relaxation
Participate in self-expression
Facilitate learning
Manage anxiety
Support mental health
Increase speech sounds and communication
Reduce pain
Increase or maintain range of motion
Increase or maintain cognitive functions
Regulation

Types of Interventions

Music therapists use a variety of active and receptive techniques to reach client goals. My techniques include:

Singing
Playing instruments
Improvisation
Movement with music
Listening
Lyric Analysis and Discussion
Songwriting
Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) techniques

Services Offered

Session length, location and frequency are dependent on the facility or client. Standard individual sessions are 45-60 minutes, book below or visit the programs page for updates on current programs being offered in the area.

Rates

Music therapy and counselling rates are set at $100/hr.

As I am under the direct supervision of a registered psychologist, services are covered under private insurance.