Music therapy can be a game changer for youth who are struggling with their mental health.
Therapy for KIDS AND TEENS
How Your CHILD BENEFITS:
HOW TO WORK WITH US
Music therapy can be a game changer for kids and teens! We would love to be a part of your child's mental health care. Here are some of the diagnoses and concerns that we work with most frequently:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Self confidence & self esteem
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Self harm and suicidal ideation
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Anger issues
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Trauma
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Bullying
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Loss & Grief
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Benefits of music therapy include:
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​Private & confidential space where your child can express themselves and their emotions.
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Your child will learn how to use music as coping skill to deal with how they are feeling, stress, anxiety, and emotions.
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Kids feel relief from symptoms and feel better as a result of music therapy.
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Your child will be better prepared to practice self care as they get older and become independent.
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Meeting mental health and behavioral goals through creative activities and a healthy therapeutic relationship.
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Music therapy sessions can include:
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Songwriting
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Music sharing and music listening
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Learning music based coping skills
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Singing and self expression
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Talking about and relating to song lyrics
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Playing instruments (such as piano, guitar, ukulele)
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Creating musical autobiographies
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, currently all of our services are provided via telehealth. Music therapy is typically not covered by insurance. To learn more about obtaining no-cost music therapy services through YES Waiver funding, please contact us.
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To set up music therapy services for your child, contact Esther Craven, MT-BC at or 469-991-5846, or fill out the contact form linked below.
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