Music Therapy in Lexington

According to the American Music Therapy Assosciation, 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. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings.

A Music Therapist

A music therapist is a graduate of a qualified university program, including four years of academic and practical work in addition to a six-month internship with an experienced music therapist at a well-established site.  The credential MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified) is achieved by passing the Music Therapy Board Certification Exam, and must be maintained thereafter through meeting continuing education requirements. 

Our Music Therapy Staff

Stephanie Swezey MT-BC		Stephanie received her undergraduate degree in music therapy from Florida State University in Tallahassee. She then did a six-month internship at the Colorado School of the Deaf and Blind (CSDB) working with students from ages 3-18. During her time at CSDB, she obtained a competency in American Sign Language. Upon internship completion and graduation, Stephanie passed the music therapy board certification exam and is now a board certified music therapist, MT-BC. In addition to working with students who are deaf and/or blind, Stephanie has conducted music therapy sessions with a variety of populations including hospice patients, senior citizens, children with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Bipolar, emotional disorders, social skills deficits, Usher Syndrome, Batten Disease, Intellectual Disabilities, Cerebral Palsy and more.

Music Therapy Information

For more information on music therapy, please download our Music Therapy brochure or contact the American Music Therapy Association. To speak with one of our music therapists about bringing music therapy to your special needs group or organization, or to schedule a consultation for private sessions please call the office at 273-9991 or email office@musicforlexington.org. Please feel free to fill out a Registration Form and Pre-Assessment form.