Mental Health for Adolescents & Young Adults
Helping individuals of all abilities reach their potentials through music
Music therapy is a research-supported clinical intervention that uses music experiences to promote mental health and emotional well-being. When working with adolescents and young adults, music therapy can offer a safe, non-threatening space for expression, exploration, and growth. Sessions are guided by a board-certified music therapist and are designed to support each individual’s therapeutic goals, personal interests, and developmental needs.
Music To Grow On provides mental health music therapy services to residential and outpatient facilities including Newport Academy, Advance Kids Kala House and Kala House Jr, and Evolve Treatment Center.
Common Clinical Goals Addressed
Music therapy interventions are tailored to support a wide range of mental health goals, including:
Emotion regulation
Self-expression and self-identity
Reducing anxiety & symptoms of depression
Developing mindfulness & grounding techniques
Increasing autonomy & decision-making skills
Enhancing constructive coping strategie
Improving communication & active listening
Promoting self-awareness & awareness of others
Strengthening socialization and peer interaction
Core Music Therapy Objectives
Build Positive Coping Skills
Enhance Self-Awareness
Foster Social Connection
Support Identity Formation
Music Therapy Interventions
Songwriting in various genres to express personal experiences and emotions
Lyric and song analysis to explore themes of resilience, identity, and growth
Music-assisted relaxation and guided mindfulness to promote emotional regulation
Instrumental improvisation to enhance creativity and self-expression
Collaborative music-making to support peer interaction and empathy development
Creative arts integration, pairing music with visual art or journaling
Playlist creation using the ISO Principle to regulate mood and energy
Music To Grow On helps individuals of all abilities reach their potential through music in Sacramento and its surrounding communities in California.
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