What is Music Therapy?

Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.  

Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals.  Music therapy may include creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music.  Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words.  Research supports its effectiveness in many areas such as:  overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing children's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.  Kidworks is a waiver approved provider of Music Therapy.

Paula Wright, MT-Board certified

"I have a diverse background that may assist in motivating your child to participate in developmental play activities and to improve functional skills.  I am presently working as a Developmental Therapist in the First Steps Program and also work with children with developmental disabilities as a Music Therapist in the clinic.  Previously, I have taught classroom general music  at a public elementary school, a private school, working with kids with special needs as well as with neuro-typical children and have taught Kindermusik classes.  I have three children of my own and look forward to meeting and working with new client families using music and developmental therapy strategies to help improve young client's functional skills.  I design sessions to be parent and child friendly and enjoy interaction from family members."