OUR WORK
Music Therapy is the clinical use of music as administered by a Board-Certified Music Therapist to address the nonmusical goals of an individual.
Music Therapy can be utilized to address physical, psychological, cognitive, behavioral, and/or social functioning through the use of specifically designed music interventions.
Music has the unique ability to be accessible by anybody regardless of age, location, or diagnosis. As a clinical service, Music Therapy can be used in individual or group settings, depending on the needs of the persons involved.
Music therapy can address the following skills:
MUSIC THERAPY
A look at what we do
![A music therapist strumming a guitar and singing to a young child who is writing on a hard surface. A music therapist strumming a guitar and singing to a young child who is writing on a hard surface.](https://musictogrowon.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/07/look-at-music-therapy02.jpg)
ASSESS AND SET GOALS
At the start of treatment, the client’s strengths and needs are assessed. Music Therapy goals are then set to meet the client at his/her level.
![A young child holding a guitar pick and strumming the strings of a guitar, which is held by their music therapist. A young child holding a guitar pick and strumming the strings of a guitar, which is held by their music therapist.](https://musictogrowon.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/07/look-at-music-therapy01.jpg)
IMPLEMENT TREATMENT PLANS
Implemented to cater to each client’s strengths and needs. The treatment plan is shared with all members of the treatment team.
![An older adult sitting and singing and strumming a guitar with a music therapist. An older adult sitting and singing and strumming a guitar with a music therapist.](https://musictogrowon.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/07/look-at-music-therapy03.jpg)
FOCUS ON RELATIONSHIPS
The therapeutic relationship between the music therapist and client(s) leads to growth and achievement.
![A young person smiling and holding a plastic ocean drum above her head. She is listening to the sound and watching her music therapist. A young person smiling and holding a plastic ocean drum above her head. She is listening to the sound and watching her music therapist.](https://musictogrowon.net//wp-content/uploads/2016/07/look-at-music-therapy04.jpg)
ACHIEVE UNIQUE OUTCOMES
Music therapy is unique and non-threatening and can foster a distinctive outcome.