Music Therapy
Is Music Therapy Right for Your Child?
Every child and teen processes emotions differently—and sometimes words just aren’t enough. Music therapy offers a creative outlet where young people can express themselves, explore their feelings, and grow in a way that feels natural and engaging.
At The Cultivate Community, our board-certified music therapists create a welcoming space where kids and teens can feel safe, supported, and empowered—whether they’re working through big emotions, navigating stress, or building important life skills.
Your child may benefit from music therapy if they:
Have big emotions that feel hard to manage or show up as frequent outbursts
Struggle to express themselves with words or connect with others
Get overwhelmed by sensory input or have a hard time with change
Need support building confidence or making friendships
Are working through anxiety, grief, or emotional challenges
Do better with hands-on, nonverbal ways to explore feelings and experiences
How Music Therapy Helps
Our board-certified music therapists create a safe and engaging space where your child or teen can:
✔ Work through emotions and build healthy coping tools using music
✔ Strengthen connection and communication in creative ways
✔ Grow their confidence through music-making and expressive play
✔ Find calm and support in a structured, nurturing environment
Sessions may include playing instruments, singing, movement, songwriting, or guided listening—tailored to your child’s unique strengths and needs.
Whether your child or teen is working through big feelings, social struggles, or medical challenges, music therapy offers a creative and supportive space to grow. We’re here to help them build confidence, strengthen connections, and find calm in their own unique way.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Music therapy is an evidenced practice that uses music to:
Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express Feelings
Enhance Memory
Improve communication
Promote Physical Rehabilitation
and much more!
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Music therapy can be beneficial for so many people! Specifically, it can assist with:
Social needs through…
Communication skills
Collaboration
Impulse control
Attention
and more!
Emotional need through..
Expression
Awareness
Regulation
and more!
Cognitive needs through…
Attention
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Recall
and more!
Physical needs through…
Gross/Fine motor skills
Gait Training
Coordination/Balance
and more!
Speech needs through…
Repetition
Communication
and more!
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Children with:
Mental health needs
Developmental & learning disabilities
Brain injuries
Physical disabilities
Acute diagnoses
Chronic Pain
Trauma
Grief & bereavement
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The initial visit will take approximately 60 minutes. The first visit will include an assessment, gather background information, and discuss goals. The following visits will depend on client needs, can be between 30 and 55 minutes in length.
Visits can look different for each client, but sessions can include:
music improvisation
lyric discussion
songwriting
learning through music
adaptive music lessons
receptive music listening
music and imagery
and much more!
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Not at all! No musical background is needed. Sessions are tailored to each child's comfort level and needs.
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Unlike music lessons, music therapy is not about learning an instrument—it’s about using music as a therapeutic tool to support emotional, social, physical, cognitive, speech, and developmental growth.
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A music therapist who has:
Completed a six month internship at an American Music Therapy Association approved internship site.
Passed the national board certification exam through the Certification Board for Music Therapists.
Completed a Music Therapy degree from an accredited university.
Maintains their certification (MT-BC).