• B.A. of Music in Music Therapy, East Carolina University Greenville, 2012

Special Certifications:

• Sprouting Melodies Provider, 2019 (https://raisingharmony.com/)
• Neurologic Music Therapy, 2016 (https://nmtacademy.co/)
• Music Therapy Board Certification 01/2014 (https://www.cbmt.org/)

Specific Treatment Strategies, Equipment, or Expertise Utilized:

• Proficient in multiple instruments, including clarinet, saxophone, guitar, piano, drums, and ukulele
• We use a variety of instruments in music therapy sessions to address goals, including: Boomwhackers, desk bells, piano, drums, miscellaneous percussion instruments (maracas, güiro, claves, vibraslap, etc.), guitar, kazoos, harmonicas, and more!
• We utilize other activities by adding a musical twist, such as: books, games, art, and sports (bowling and ball play for example)

Career History:

I began working at L.I.F.E. in February of 2014. Prior to L.I.F.E. I completed an internship in New Jersey at an inpatient long-term care facility for individuals with medically complex developmental disabilities, where I then was employed before moving out to AZ. I also have experience providing music therapy within other environments. I have worked with teens dealing with substance abuse, individuals in an inpatient adult behavioral health setting, and students in the schools. I worked for a few years in the L.I.F.E. Academy leading Music Therapy groups and was in charge of planning and organizing the yearly Christmas concert, while also providing different music opportunities for the school.