Why Work With a Board-Certified Music Therapist

Music therapy is a specialized clinical profession that requires extensive training and certification. A board-certified music therapist has completed an approved music therapy degree program, clinical training, and national board certification.

Working with a board-certified music therapist ensures that services are:

Clinically Informed
Sessions are designed using evidence-based practices that support cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being.

Personalized
Music selections and activities are tailored to each client’s abilities, health conditions, and personal music preferences.

Goal-Oriented
Sessions may focus on specific outcomes such as increased engagement, reduced anxiety, improved mood, or cognitive stimulation.

Professional and Reliable
A trained therapist understands how to work safely and effectively with older adults in healthcare environments.

Music therapy is more than entertainment—it is a structured therapeutic approach designed to support quality of life.

More information:

Certification Board for Music Therapists

Washington State Dept. of Health - Music Therapy License