Music Therapy Sessions

Pictured: Electric keyboard piano (left), microphone and headphone on top of a small table (middle), and two acoustic guitars on stands (right)

Stock Image: Wes Hicks

A music therapy session molds and shifts depending on the person or people I am working alongside - however, several approaches to our work could include:

  • exploration of community and strengths

  • exploration of communication styles and dynamics

  • exploration of emotions, thoughts, and expressions

  • exploration of self and identity

  • processing trauma

  • processing grief

  • memory care/support

  • symptom management (pain, treatment effects, etc.)

  • support with re-learning movement/parts of body

  • support with re-learning speech

What will these sessions feel like?

Music therapy modalities can take the shape of a variety of forms. Within a session, clients can explore several, but not limited to, the following:

  • gender affirming voicework

  • songwriting

  • improvisation

  • recreation of music

  • receptive musical engagement

  • musical expression

  • processing through music

Pictured: Bar stool with violin/viola (left), two couches (background), and a drum set (right)

Stock Image: John Matychuk

Is this right for me?

You do not have to be a musician, or have musical background of any capacity, to engage in music therapy. I believe that life and all humans are inherently musical.

While I have a background in the western, classical perspectives of music and voice, I have and continue to prioritize unsettling the power structures inherent in this system. I know that engaging in music or any creative art could be intimidating and vulnerable. I would love to have a conversation with you if you are interested and curious about the work, but feel hesitant due to these concerns.

Know that you are not alone in these feelings, and I am happy to help in any capacity you would like.