IN MY STUDIO

I offer music therapy for individuals, couples and small groups in my private studio (pictured above) which is located in Arundel, Maine. Our work begins with an assessment, in which I determine your music preferences and then work with you or your caregiver to articulate therapeutic goals. Sessions run from 60 to 90 minutes and provide music interventions designed to explore and develop the capacity for:

• Emotional Expression
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Assertiveness – Leading/Following
• Creativity/Imagination
• Voice
• Memory
• Physical Well-being
• Managing Anxiety/Stress

Music therapy techniques include breathing/centering, singing existing songs, playing instruments, engaging in rhythm activities, movement, improvising and songwriting.

When possible, we will spend time verbally processing our musical work, affirming progress toward goals. When family members are present, I will engage them as well – which often facilitates deep connection and emotional expression between the client(s) and loved ones.

Individual music therapy can also take place in the client’s residence — at home or at a healthcare facility. I work with several clients whose condition resulted in their moving to a facility to meet their care needs.