Music Therapy

I have 7 years experience as a music therapist in the New York area. I am licensed and board certified.

In music therapy, music is used as a tool and in relationship with a therapist to help with self expression where words fail.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy and 14 years of experience using music to help clients achieve their goals. Music can be used in many ways to enhance the work done in traditional talk therapy, both inside the therapy session and in one's daily life.

Creative practices can often be a safer and more direct way of expressing, experiencing and understanding the most challenging emotions. I integrate my experience as a performer in Jazz, improvised and World music as well twenty years of zen practice into a unique and effective approach to therapy. Using both verbal psychotherapy and creative art mediums in a safe and supportive environment I work to guide the therapeutic process towards achieving a client's unique goals.

I am a board certified music therapist. I have an an undergraduate equivalency in music therapy as well as a Master of Music Therapy degree.

As a certified Music Therapist, Brittany harnesses the transformative power of music to promote emotional expression, relaxation, self-awareness, and personal growth. Brittany incorporates music-based activities, such as songwriting, improvisation, listening exercises, and guided imagery, to enhance therapeutic outcomes and foster a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit.

As a lyricist, I have utilized my skills and experiences to help others address life's challenges through songwriting in therapy. Mental health sessions are an ideal venue to be vulnerable through music creation and allow you to discuss problems in a fun, engaging, and artistic way. Personally, music helped me find my way again following the death of my 16-year-old son in 2021. I was honored to write several songs about him and perform them online and across the US, dignifying his memory.

I'm able to utilize music therapy as a clinical and evidence-based tool to help accomplish different therapeutic goals. Music therapy benefits clients through utilization of various forms of musical expressions/collaborations to serve as an effective outlet, increasing positive emotions and strengthening social connections to others.

Music and dance are good coping and self care tools.

I am a Board Certified Music Therapist, as music therapy is my primary certification.

I have been a music therapist for over 5 years and have worked with a large diversity of clients in that time. I have done advanced training in neurological music therapy. I find techniques in music therapy especially helpful in breaking into difficult material and providing clients with a different means of communication and expression.

I am a nationally Board Certified Music Therapist. Music is a powerful tool and is unique because it is processed in various regions of the brain. I use music as a tool that can help facilitate cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs. Music therapy tends to me an enjoyable mode for therapy and a powerful medium for expression and growth.

As a board certified music therapist, Katy understands the powerful role of music in our lives and in therapy. Whether listening to music or creating our own, music allows us to explore emotions and thoughts in a different way. Katy believes that we all have a unique story to tell, and that expression and connection through music can be a profound pathway to self-exploration and understanding.

Music has a unique way of interacting with the brain in order to achieve non-musical goals in just about any domain. It is an evidence-based practice and can often be the missing puzzle piece when addressing a problem or finding a solution. You do not need to be skilled in music in order to benefit from music therapy, nor is musical training the intended outcome. We’ll work together to create a treatment plan that harnesses the power of music to help you reach your goals.