What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy allows us to engage your child’s individual support needs through music and play. In a music therapy session, you will see music being used as the tool to help facilitate growth in their non-musical goals.”

Who would Benefit?

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • ADHD

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Down Syndrome

  • Developmental Delay

  • Individuals with Social-Emotional Needs

  • Speech, Language, or Communication Disorders

  • Sensory Processing Difficulties

Meet Miss Dani

Danielle, or “Ms. Dani,” is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC) who earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Music Therapy from Arizona State University (ASU)  in 2018. Her additional studies in Family and Human Development sparked a deep interest in early childhood services and the vital role of parent-child relationships. She completed her music therapy internship in Pasadena, California at Professional Child Development Associates (PCDA) where she learned about DIR/Floortime strategies, a model which further inspired her passion for an individualized, play-based approach. Ms. Dani practices from a child-centered, neurodiversity-affirming framework: She is committed to fostering growth through joyful connection and embracing musical play! Outside of her work, Danielle loves spending time with her husband and their three dogs. She also enjoys crafting, aerial yoga, and leaving a trail of glitter wherever she goes!

The Benefits

Your child might benefit from music therapy if you notice your child:

●      Orients or reaches towards music/instruments

●      Displays increased attention or engagement during musical interactions

●      Displays increased vocalization when presented with musical stimulus

●      Displays positive emotional response when engaging with music

●      Initiates more in play when music is present

●      Attempts to synchronize with music

●      Regulates when music is present

●      Is highly motivated by music

 

Benefits of Music Therapy include but at not limited to:

●      Improves Expressive and Receptive Communication

●      Increases Engagement and Attention

●      Enhances Socialization and Reciprocity

●      Supports Emotional Regulation

●      Supports Gross and Fine Motor Skill Development

●      Addresses Sensory Processing and Integration Needs

●      Promotes Initiation, Independence, Self-Efficacy and Adaptive Skills

I'm Interested in Music Therapy

Important note: Music therapy is not currently reimburseable through insurance. Music therapy will be private pay only (ESA/FSA/HSA accepted).

For music therapy rates, fill out the contact form above.