Why Music?
Music can put sounds to the experiences in our lives that are difficult to verbalize. It taps into the brain's response to rhythm, melody, and harmony to facilitate healing, emotional release, and self-awareness.
As a music psychotherapist, I use a combination of music, traditional talk, creative and somatic techniques to help those I work with, to access the deepest part of themselves so that they may better know themselves, cultivate self-love and trust and live a more easeful life.
Engaging with creative interventions in therapy has remarkable potential for healing as we can access deeper insights that go beyond what words and thoughts alone can provide. Using music in sessions can look like many things, maybe it is listening to music together that is meaningful to you, maybe it is an ongoing musical project or composition, maybe it is using rhythm to regulate your nervous system, maybe it is simple sitting behind the piano or drums as we talk. Music skills or music making are never requirements to engaging in this type of therapeutic work.
Somatic Therapy
We hold our histories, our truths, our wounds, our wisdom and our lived experiences in our bodies. It is through the connection to our body that we can tap into our resiliency, our internal resources and our own wisdom. Utilizing somatic practices, through the use of breathwork, movement and creativity, in our work together can help you process emotions and feelings that are stuck in your body.
So often, in our culture, we think of mind and body as being separate from one another. By bringing somatic practices into our work together, I aim to help lead your mind and body back into connection and safety with one another with the aim of helping you achieve the life you want for yourself.
Can we just talk?
Yes, as a therapist I am trained to attune to all communication, whether it be verbal or otherwise. I see therapy as a creative, collaborative and holistic process. Together we will work through what is going on for you and I will share tools that can improve your wellbeing at a pace that works for you.
Within the therapeutic relationship, I will meet you where you are at and provide a space for you to discover things about your world that empowers you. You are welcome here just as you are.