Harmonia Healing Studio
Music Therapy
Music therapist, Lea, offers individual and family music therapy. Specialties include trauma, mental health, and mood disorders.
Music therapy is offered in 30-minute, 45-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 way to heal by providing a safe space for emotional expression, stress reduction, and personal growth. It supports mental health by promoting relaxation, emotional regulation, and self-awareness, helping individuals cope with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and trauma. Through its therapeutic use, music therapy enhances communication, emotional well-being, and personal healing. Traditional therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming or disconnected, but music therapy offers a unique bridge between emotional expression and healing.
Through the structured and guided use of music, individuals can access and process emotions that are often too difficult to articulate. Whether through playing instruments, singing, composing, or listening, music creates a non-threatening space for self-exploration. It allows individuals to express their feelings at their own pace, providing a sense of control in a world that may feel chaotic or out of their grasp. Music therapy helps to regulate emotions by reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, and facilitating the release of pent-up emotions. The rhythmic patterns and harmonies in music have been shown to trigger the brain’s release of dopamine and other neurotransmitters, helping individuals feel more grounded and connected.
Ages:
Children
Adolescents
Teenagers
Young Adults
Adults
Specialties:
Trauma / PTSD
Mental Health / Mood Disorders
Behavioral Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Relationships
Coping Skills
Intellectual Disability
Physical Disability
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 am not credentialed to 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.
