Harmonia Healing Studio
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals:
Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express Feelings
Enhance Memory
Improve Communication
Promote Physical Rehabilitation
and more
(American Music Therapy Association)
Music therapist, Lea, offers individual and group music therapy. Music therapy is offered in 30-minute or 60-minute sessions depending on the needs of the client. Treatment length is typically 15-20 sessions but can be adjusted to provide the most effective treatment.
Contact us for a free music therapy consultation to discuss if music therapy is right for you. After the consultation, an initial music therapy session will be conducted to begin the assessment process where Lea and the client will collaborate on a treatment plan.
*Please note that music therapy services are private pay only at this time.
"I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by."
- Billy Joel
Music therapy offers a powerful and versatile approach to meeting individual goals and growth, providing a safe space for emotional expression, skill-building, and personal development. It supports a wide range of individuals including those with developmental and intellectual disabilities, speech and language challenges, social-emotional difficulties, and mental health needs. Music therapists do this by meeting each person where they are and tailoring the therapeutic experience to their unique goals. Through its evidence-based use, music therapy enhances communication, strengthens social connections, and fosters a greater sense of well-being and belonging.
Through the structured and guided use of music by trained music therapists, individuals can develop skills and access experiences that might otherwise feel out of reach. Whether through playing instruments, singing, composing, or listening, music creates a natural and engaging space for growth and self-expression. It supports the development of communication and language skills, encourages turn-taking and cooperation, and builds social bonds that extend beyond the therapy room. For many, group music therapy also serves as a gateway to connection, bringing people together through shared creative experiences that promote inclusion, confidence, and joy. The universal nature of music makes it uniquely accessible, offering every individual a meaningful way to connect, express, and thrive.
Ages:
Children
Adolescents
Teenagers
Young Adults
Adults
Specialties:
Overall Quality of Life
Intellectual / Developmental Disability
Trauma / PTSD
Social-Emotional Skills
Mental Health / Mood Disorders
Cognitive Disability
Book your free consultation today to get started with music therapy services.
DACC Students and Staff have access to free music therapy services paid for through DACC Counseling Center.
Learn more about music therapy:
Who is a music therapist?
A music therapist is a board-certified and credentialed professional. Music therapists hold at least a bachelor's degree in music therapy, successfully complete a music therapy internship, and pass board-certification testing. In Illinois, music therapists are state-licensed. To find a music therapist, visit: https://my.cbmt.org/cbmtssa/f?p=CRTSSA:17800:10111874416181:::17800::
What is music therapy?
Music therapy is a creative-arts-based therapy that allows for creativity and expression while working on therapeutic goals. It is evidence-based and is facilitated by a board-certified, credentialed professional. In music therapy, we use music interventions to meet individualized goals that are created together between the music therapist and the client. Music therapy is a strengths-based and client-centered treatment.
What do you do in music therapy?
Music improvisation
Receptive music listening
Songwriting
Lyric discussion
Singing
Music making
Who can benefit from music therapy?
Music therapy can be a beneficial treatment for all ages across the lifespan, from infants and children to older adults and seniors.
Neurological and Developmental Disabilities - Mental Health - Teens/Adolescents - Dementia - Trauma
Strong candidates for music therapy are individuals who are interested in music and are seeking an alternative to traditional therapies.
What are potential goals of music therapy?
Self-expression
Sensory regulation
Communication
Trauma processing
Promoting development
Addressing anxiety and depression symptoms
Building self-esteem and confidence
Improve social skills
Things to know about music therapy.
I do not diagnose disorders or diseases.
Music therapy is currently not covered by private or state insurance. Services are out-of-pocket expenses.
You do not need to know how to play an instrument to benefit from music therapy.
