Our Services
Our Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT®) services are individualized with interventions grounded in neuroscience to support individuals and groups across the lifespan. Our clinicians are Board-Certified (MT-BC) through the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and are licensed (LPMT) through the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH). Clinicians adhere to professional standards established by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA).
We collaborate closely with the individual, family, and interdisciplinary treatment team. Services may include individual, group, and collaborative approaches and are provided in a variety of settings, including our clinic, home-based settings, schools, clinical and medical environments, Early Intervention, hospitals, residential programs, assisted living facilities, community settings, and hospice care. We also offer in-services, workshops, and community-based programming. Services are available in in-person, virtual (telehealth), or hybrid formats.
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to support individualized goals and outcomes. Our services are client-centered, family-centered, and culturally responsive, with multilingual support available to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and communities that we serve.
Music Therapy services are provided across the lifespan from birth to end of life, supporting individuals with a wide range of developmental, medical, neurological, behavioral, and mental health needs. Music Therapy services support:
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Communication
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Cognitive functioning
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Social and emotional development
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Motor and functional skills
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Academic and daily living skills
Newborns, Infants, Toddlers & Families
Prental - Age 3
Music therapy services for infants and young children, including prenatal, NICU, and Early Intervention (IFSP). Services support early development, bonding, and regulation through structured, individualized music-based interventions.
Programming may address:
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Early communication and language development
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Feeding, regulation, and sensory processing
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Bonding and caregiver–child interaction
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Motor development and early movement
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Engagement and social interaction
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Home-based services
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NICU and hospital settings
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Clinic-based services
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Early Intervention programs
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Community-based programs (including Rhythmic Pathways)
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Specialized programs
Children & Adolescents
(Ages 3 - 18)
Music therapy services for children and adolescents with developmental, medical, and neurological needs, including school-based services (IEP). Sessions are individualized and use evidence-based music interventions to support communication, learning, and emotional development.
Programming may address:
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Communication, receptive and expressive language
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Social skills and peer interaction
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Emotional regulation and behavior
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Attention, engagement, and participation
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Academic-related skills and classroom readiness
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School-based services
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Home-based services
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Clinic-based services
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Community-based programs
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Outpatient and Inpatient Hospital Settings
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Specialized programs
Adults
(Ages 18 - 65)
Music therapy services for adults with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, and mental health needs. Sessions are individualized and use structured music-based interventions to support independence, communication, and emotional well-being.
Programming may address:
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Communication and self-expression
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Cognitive functioning and memory
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Emotional regulation and mental health
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Social interaction and community participation
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Daily living and functional skills
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Community-based programs
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Residential and group home settings
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Clinic-based services
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Home-based services
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Adult day programs
Older Adults
(Ages 65+
Music therapy services for older adults, including those in assisted living, memory care, hospice, and palliative care. Sessions are individualized and use structured music-based interventions to support comfort, connection, and quality of life.
Programming may address:
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Memory and cognitive support
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Communication and connection
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Emotional support and coping
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Social engagement and isolation
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End-of-life care and legacy work (including heartbeat recordings)
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Assisted living facilities
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Memory care units
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Hospice and palliative care settings
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Home-based services
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Clinic-based services
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Community-based programs
End of Life & Palliative Care
(All Ages)
Music therapy services for individuals receiving hospice or palliative care and their families and caregivers, supporting comfort, connection, and quality of life for both individuals and their loved ones. Sessions are individualized and responsive to physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
Programming may address:
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Emotional support and coping
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Decrease pain perception
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Communication and family connection
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Legacy work
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Family support
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Heartbeat Legacy Recordings & Heartbeat Legacy Bears
Settings may include:
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Hospice and palliative care settings
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Home-based services
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Hospitals
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Residential and long-term care facilities
Other Services
Music therapy services are individualized and may be provided in a variety of formats to meet the needs of individuals, groups, and organizations.Services are designed to be flexible and responsive to the unique needs of each setting and population. To support the needs of our clients, their families and caregivers, and the communty, we offer the following services:
Clinical Services
Individual, group, and collaborative music therapy services tailored to support individualized goals across the lifespan.
Consultation & Evaluation
Consultation, assessment, and evaluation to determine needs, eligibility, and recommendations for services.
Performance-Based Groups
Performance-based groups provide opportunities for individuals to engage in structured music-making experiences that support expression, collaboration, and confidence. These groups focus on building musical, social, and functional skills within a group setting and may include opportunities for informal or community-based performance.
Community & Educational Services
In-services, workshops, community-based programming, and outreach initiatives designed to support organizations, staff, families and the community.
Training & Supervision
Clinical training, supervision, and internship opportunities, including full-time music therapy internships in alignment with AMTA and CBMT standards, undergraduate practicum placements through the University of Rhode Island (URI) Music Therapy Program, and high school internship experiences.
