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Music Therapy for Mental Health

​How does Music Therapy help with mental health needs?

Music therapy is an efficacious and valid treatment for persons who have psychosocial, affective, cognitive and communicative needs. Research results and clinical experiences attest to the viability of music therapy even in those who are resistive to other treatment approaches. Music is a form of sensory stimulation that provokes responses due to the familiarity, predictability and feelings of security associated with it. Music therapy for clients with mental health concerns uses musical interaction as a means of communication and expression. The aim of therapy is to help individuals develop relationships and address issues they may not be able to address using words alone. (AMTA 2006, musictherapy.org)

to inquire, email strongwaterstudios@gmail.com
2023: limited availability, VIRTUAL sessions only 


Music Therapy can help with

  • managing anxiety and stress
  • boosting confidence and self-esteem
  • coping with symptoms of depression
  • exploring personal feelings and issues
  • improving motivation and low energy
  • supporting trauma and ptsd recovery
  • providing non-pharmacological treatment options
  • transitions, goals and life changes
  • social interactions and relationships
  • decision making and executive functioning skills

Music Therapy sessions may include

  • Active Music Making
  • Playing or Learning instruments
  • Singing
  • Songwriting
  • Music listening and discussion
  • Lyric analysis
  • Playlist Building

Music Therapy interventions provide opportunities to


  • Build coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and depressive symptoms
  • Support emotional regulation
  • Explore personal feelings and issues
  • Make positive changes in mood and emotional states
  • Have a sense of control over life
  • Enhance awareness of self and environment
  • Express oneself both verbally and non-verbally
  • Develop coping and relaxation skills
  • Support healthy feelings and thoughts
  • Improve reality testing and problem solving skills
  • Interact socially with others
  • Develop decision making skills
  • Adopt positive forms of behavior
  • Improve motivation

Rates

$80/45 minute session
or $300/4 sessions

Rate includes active engagement time, documentation and treatment planning, session preparation and liability coverage.

Potential Risks of Music Therapy

Music Therapy is generally a low-risk experience. Negative side effects are rare but may occur. Engaging in Music Therapy may invoke overstimulation, confusion or a negative emotional response. Music may call up repressed emotions.  Music may affect body pressure, body temperature and breathing rates.
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    • About DRMY
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  • Contact