What is Music Therapy?
Music therapy is a form of therapy in which the therapeutic relationship is based on music. Music therapists work with individuals to use music to address goals that are meaningful to them. This could look like:
Supporting communication goals through singing and songwriting
Developing confidence and self-efficacy through learning an instrument and performance
Developing music-based coping and self-regulation strategies
Participating in music groups as a source of community building
Developing music mnemonics to support academic skills
and more!
What are your credentials?
All therapists at Room to Grow have completed full music therapy programs from accredited schools. Specifically, a professional music therapist must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in music therapy from one of 82 university programs approved by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
A music therapist must also complete a 1200-hour internship and pass the board certification test for music therapists. The internship provides practical clinical experience while the exam tests their theoretical knowledge of current music therapy practices and approaches. After becoming credentialed, a music therapist must continue their education throughout their practicing years.
Music Therapy at Room to Grow
Our team offers individual, dyadic, and group music therapy sessions that are tailored to your needs. We are currently accepting Telehealth clients as well as in-home and in-school sessions in Johnson and Linn Counties.
Our team specializes in working with preschools, non-profit organizations, schools, and Black and Brown students in community mental health settings. We work extensively with children, teens, and adults with disabilities.
Contact us.
If you are wondering if music therapy is right for you, book a consultation below.