As a music therapist my role is to make a connection and build a therapeutic relationship with my clients via music.   It is an active endeavor which means finding ways to engage the other – whether an individual or a group – to participate and experience ability and success in the act of making music.

Music therapy interventions are linked to the treatment goals and objectives of each client, which may be in the cognitive, psycho-social, physical and/or spiritual domains of functioning.  In my practice I focus on a number of different populations and conditions in both clinical and wellness contexts.

Where do I serve my clients?

In My Studio
In Healthcare Facilities
In My Community
Women and Voice
"A voice tremor, an added aggravation to the aging process, can be demeaning and embarrassing.  It can fade in importance to become an occasional nuisance and even a source of humor.  Working with Patricia helped me to do just that, and in the process I found “my note.”  I was surprised to discover that I could sing.

Patricia hears, understands, and begins therapy where the voice is.  The tremor will probably not go away as it is organic; but I have learned to work around it.  I no longer apologize for the tremor.  I speak out and open my mouth to sing.  Patricia is a gifted therapist who uses music as a tool for healing and growth.  She is genuine, positive and has an inspiring spiritual energy."

-  M. L. Kiley

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2020-04-21T11:40:24-04:00

-  M. L. Kiley

"A voice tremor, an added aggravation to the aging process, can be demeaning and embarrassing.  It can fade in importance to become an occasional nuisance and even a source of humor.  Working with Patricia helped me to do just that, and in the process I found “my note.”  I was surprised to discover that I could sing. Patricia hears, understands, and begins therapy where the voice is.  The tremor will probably not go away as it is organic; but I have learned to work around it.  I no longer apologize for the tremor.  I speak out and open my mouth to sing.  Patricia is a gifted therapist who uses music as a tool for healing and growth.  She is genuine, positive and has an inspiring spiritual energy."
"I was fortunate enough to participate in Patricia’s workshop “Coming Home To Voice,” at a recent retreat.  It was FANTASTIC!!  Patricia is an engaging, encouraging and inspiring teacher.  The workshop was a TON of fun as we got to express ourselves through improv with voice and movement.  I HIGHLY recommend you attend one of her workshops!"

–  Vanessa Johnston

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2020-04-15T12:34:11-04:00

–  Vanessa Johnston

"I was fortunate enough to participate in Patricia’s workshop “Coming Home To Voice,” at a recent retreat.  It was FANTASTIC!!  Patricia is an engaging, encouraging and inspiring teacher.  The workshop was a TON of fun as we got to express ourselves through improv with voice and movement.  I HIGHLY recommend you attend one of her workshops!"
“Patricia’s expertise and gentle way empowered me to find my voice and to embody images and characters that truly express my soul. I never imagined advancing this far!”

–  Frederica Chapman, M.S.

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2020-02-13T11:09:09-05:00

–  Frederica Chapman, M.S.

“Patricia’s expertise and gentle way empowered me to find my voice and to embody images and characters that truly express my soul. I never imagined advancing this far!”
"Patricia Mulholland has a true gift as a music therapist.  Her work is both healing and transformational. I left her music improvisation workshop feeling reconnected to my creative spirit and joyful."

- Kathy Lubar, Co-Founder, The Ariel Group

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2020-04-24T08:57:44-04:00

- Kathy Lubar, Co-Founder, The Ariel Group

"Patricia Mulholland has a true gift as a music therapist.  Her work is both healing and transformational. I left her music improvisation workshop feeling reconnected to my creative spirit and joyful."
“I have been taking care of my dearest friend who played an important role in my life as a teacher and mentor.  Our journey together brought us to my overseeing her care through her process of Dementia/Alzheimer’s.  I put her in the loving hands of Patricia Mulholland to offer a means for her to connect to her self through music and experience joyful self-expression.  Even as she declined in cognitive and physical ability, this treatment remained a constant – truly a life-enhancing gift.“

–  Padi Mayhew

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2020-03-04T12:44:39-05:00

–  Padi Mayhew

“I have been taking care of my dearest friend who played an important role in my life as a teacher and mentor.  Our journey together brought us to my overseeing her care through her process of Dementia/Alzheimer’s.  I put her in the loving hands of Patricia Mulholland to offer a means for her to connect to her self through music and experience joyful self-expression.  Even as she declined in cognitive and physical ability, this treatment remained a constant – truly a life-enhancing gift.“
"I have been working with Patricia for many years, assisting her in providing music therapy for individuals with brain injury and neurological deficits. She constantly amazes me with her innovative ideas! Her therapeutic methods and music choices draw on rhythm, melody, dynamics, tempo and harmony to evoke healthy reactions of joy, happiness, briskness, or sadness from clients.  Under her gentle guidance, I have witnessed increased concentration, motor and language skills, as well as heightened motivation, improved mood, ability to learn, and restored memory after participants listened to specific music, sang or played instruments."

–  Boguslawa Slawiec, CTRS/L; CBIS.

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2020-04-15T12:36:57-04:00

–  Boguslawa Slawiec, CTRS/L; CBIS.

"I have been working with Patricia for many years, assisting her in providing music therapy for individuals with brain injury and neurological deficits. She constantly amazes me with her innovative ideas! Her therapeutic methods and music choices draw on rhythm, melody, dynamics, tempo and harmony to evoke healthy reactions of joy, happiness, briskness, or sadness from clients.  Under her gentle guidance, I have witnessed increased concentration, motor and language skills, as well as heightened motivation, improved mood, ability to learn, and restored memory after participants listened to specific music, sang or played instruments."
"Patricia has done amazing work with our residents — many of whom are difficult to engage in other treatment modalities or are unable to express themselves in a traditional manner. She is creative and inventive to ensure our residents are given the tools they need to not only enjoy the session but ultimately achieve their goals. We have seen such positive changes in our residents!”

-Kate Driscoll, CTRS/L, CBIS, River Ridge Neuro-Rehabilitation Center

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2020-02-13T11:00:57-05:00

-Kate Driscoll, CTRS/L, CBIS, River Ridge Neuro-Rehabilitation Center

"Patricia has done amazing work with our residents — many of whom are difficult to engage in other treatment modalities or are unable to express themselves in a traditional manner. She is creative and inventive to ensure our residents are given the tools they need to not only enjoy the session but ultimately achieve their goals. We have seen such positive changes in our residents!”
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Patricia Mulholland, Music Therapist
About Patricia

Music Therapist Patricia Mulholland, MA, MT-BC, NMT  graduated from the Music Therapy program at Berklee College of Music, completed her internship with Seasons Hospice of Massachusetts, and obtained certification in Neurologic Music Therapy at Colorado State University.

Patricia is passionate about establishing Music Therapy and frequently presents to healthcare organizations to educate her audience and advocate for the profession. She has collaborated with the Maine Alzheimer’s Association and provides music therapy in a number of healthcare facilities and in her private studio.

She has offered music therapy to patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, ALS, cancer, COPD, Parkinson’s disease and other terminal illnesses. She has experience in the psychiatric setting and has worked with developmentally challenged and hospitalized children. Patricia set up a pilot music therapy pilot program at the Kitty Dukakis Residential Treatment Center for Women and works with women of varying ages.

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7 Evergreen Dr.
Arundel, ME 04046


Monday – Friday,  9:00 – 5:00