Music Therapy
for children and teens navigating illness, injury, grief, and loss
Sometimes kids and teens don't have the words for what they're going through. Music therapy gives them a safe, creative way to express themselves, process their experiences, and find healthy ways to cope, all through music.
When Music Therapy Might help
Maybe this sounds familiar…
Your child shuts down when you ask how they're doing. They seem weighed down by grief, or maybe they're anxious and restless since a diagnosis, injury, or hospitalization. Music can meet them where words can't.
Music therapy can be especially helpful when a child is:
Grieving the death of a parent, sibling, or loved one
Coping with a medical diagnosis, injury, or hospitalization (their own, a sibling's, or a parent's)
Feeling anxious, restless, or overwhelmed because of illness, injury, or loss
Needing a creative outlet to process grief or medical stress when words feel too hard
Ages Served
Our music therapy services are available for children and teens of all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Music therapy is a research-based practice where a board-certified music therapist uses music interventions like instrument play, songwriting, or music listening to address emotional, social, and coping needs. It is not about musical talent but about using music as a therapeutic tool.
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Sessions are interactive and tailored to your child’s comfort. A music therapist might guide instrument play, support your child in songwriting or use music listening and discussion to help them process experiences. Every session is flexible to your child’s age and needs.
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Not at all! No musical background is needed. The focus is on support and expression, not performance.
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Yes. Music therapy is especially meaningful for children and teens who are on the sidelines of someone else's illness or loss. Siblings, and children of a seriously ill or deceased parent, often carry grief and fear that is easy to overlook. Music gives them a space to process what words sometimes can't.
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Both support children and teens through illness, injury, grief, and loss. Music therapy uses music as the primary therapeutic tool, which can be especially helpful for kids who struggle to express themselves verbally. Some families choose one or the other, and some benefit from both.
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We are a private pay practice and do not bill insurance. However, many families choose to submit superbills to their insurance for possible out-of-network reimbursement. We’re happy to provide those for you.
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The first step is scheduling a free consultation so we can learn more about your child’s needs and see how music therapy can help.
