I have 7 years experience as a music therapist in the New York area. I am licensed and board certified.
— Rafe Stepto, Psychotherapist in Brooklyn, NYIn music therapy, music is used as a tool and in relationship with a therapist to help with self expression where words fail.
— Toby Williams, Creative Art Therapist in Brooklyn, NYI studied and practiced music therapy in graduate school and believe in offering a creative approach to therapy. Often times, accessing creativity can provide a wonderful and necessary healing and emotional outlet. I have been a musician for as long as I can remember, and specialize in connecting clinical needs to music.
— Zoe Kinsey, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Kirkland, WACreative practices can often be a safer and more direct way of expressing, experiencing and understanding the most challenging emotions. I integrate my experience as a performer in Jazz, improvised and World music as well twenty years of zen practice into a unique and effective approach to therapy. Using both verbal psychotherapy and creative art mediums in a safe and supportive environment I work to guide the therapeutic process towards achieving a client's unique goals.
— Aaron Shragge, Creative Art Therapist in New York, NYAs a lyricist, I have utilized my skills and experiences to help others address life's challenges through songwriting in therapy. Mental health sessions are an ideal venue to be vulnerable through music creation and allow you to discuss problems in a fun, engaging, and artistic way. Personally, music helped me find my way again following the death of my 16-year-old son in 2021. I was honored to write several songs about him and perform them online and across the US, dignifying his memory.
— Gabe Veas, Addictions Counselor in Palm Springs, CAI am a board-certified music therapist, and am always happy to incorporate music into your healing journey in whatever way appeals most- active music making, re-writing songs that already exist, improvisation, music sharing or listening, or utilizing music to support relaxation.
— Tess Heller, Licensed Professional CounselorI am a certified practitioner of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music, or GIM. This is a powerful modality of healing which allows travelers to bypass the conscious, analytical, verbal mind and work directly with the deeper self/unconscious through the language of the unconscious: imagery. The valuable inner gold discovered there is then brought back to the conscious mind and integrated into daily life. In the process of this transformative work, clients may uncover deeply hidden answers
— Kristin Jurkowski, Licensed Professional Counselor in Chanhassen, MNI began my career as a music therapist and currently specialize in therapeutic songwriting and facilitated drum circles. In individual therapy, I use music therapy for grounding, mindfulness, and as a support for building rapport and healing attachment injuries.
— Davida Price, Counselor in SAN DIEGO, CAMusic therapy is the strategic use of music toward a non-musical goal. I am a board-certified music therapist working with music therapy since 9/11. As I advanced my training into a doctoral degree in clinical psychology I have focused on using music therapy for anxiety management. I specialize in musician’s mental health. I have a unique perspective to welcome client’s music into sessions to access their full selves.
— Genevieve Weiscovitz, Clinical Psychologist in Durham, NCMusic therapy is the strategic use of music toward a non-musical goal. I have been an board-certified music therapist for over 10 years. I specialize in using music for anxiety management and self expression. I am particularly interested in working with musician’s mental health. Inviting client’s musical lives into the therapy can be rich and powerful way to address their goals. Whatever your relationship to music, I believe you will find music therapy a fun and effective way to work.
— Genevieve Weiscovitz, Clinical Psychologist in Durham, NCI am a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. I consider our relationship with music and how it connects us to our cultural selves, how it shows up in the rhythms of our days, and how the non-verbal and creative aspect of it can connect us to our subconscious and things we don't have words for.
— Megan Smith, Creative Art Therapist in Rochester, NYMusic therapy is a powerful medium. Unique outcomes are possible. In music therapy, each individual is provided support and encouragement in the acquisition of new skills and abilities. Because music touches each person in so many different ways, participation in music therapy offers opportunities for learning, creativity and expression that may be significantly different from more traditional therapeutic approaches.
— Megan Dozler, Creative Art Therapist in Napa, CA