Music Therapy
Is Music Therapy Right for Your Child?
At The Cultivate Community, we understand that every child processes emotions, builds relationships, and learns in their own unique way. Our board-certified music therapists use music as a therapeutic tool to help children express themselves, regulate emotions, and develop essential life skills in a way that feels natural and engaging.
Your child may benefit from music therapy if they:
Struggle with emotional regulation or frequent outbursts.
Have difficulty expressing themselves verbally or socially.
Face challenges with sensory processing or transitions.
Need support in building social skills and forming connections.
Experience anxiety, grief, or other emotional difficulties.
Benefit from nonverbal ways to process emotions and thoughts.
How Music Therapy Helps
Our experienced music therapists create a safe and structured environment where your child can:
✔ Process emotions and build coping skills through music.
✔ Strengthen social connections and communication skills.
✔ Develop confidence and independence through creative activities.
✔ Experience a calming and supportive space for self-regulation.
Sessions may include instrument play, singing, movement, songwriting, and guided music listening, all tailored to meet your child’s individual needs.
Whether your child is working through big emotions, social challenges, or developmental needs, music therapy provides a unique and effective way to support their growth. We offer free consultations to help families learn more about our approach and how it can support their child’s growth.
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).