Brian Harris, MA, MT-BC, LCAT
When words alone are not enough, music can provide a safe and supportive way to connect and work toward personal growth. For people who are articulate and intelligent, connecting what you know to what you feel can sometimes be surprisingly difficult. I work on connecting thoughts and feelings through a combination of talking, exploring familiar songs, creating improvised music to reflect an emerging issue, playing and singing alone or together, and breathing/relaxation. No prior experience in music is needed to fully benefit from music psychotherapy.
I specialize in analytic music therapy work and vocal psychotherapy practices, using music to gently explore patterns and relationships in a clients life.
Music and words together help me develop a trusting relationship with my clients and work toward goals that will strengthen an understanding of self and support well-being.
Bio
Brian Harris is in private practice as a music psychotherapist in NYC. He holds a Masters degree from New York University, where he is now an adjunct faculty member. Brian is the past head of the Pavarotti Music Center's music therapy department in Mostar, Bosnia, where his work focused on children with post-war traumas. He previously worked as a clinician and research coordinator at the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center. Brian has published and presented nationally and internationally and has worked with a diverse range of populations including trauma, psychiatric, Autism, and Alzheimer's.
Memberships
American Music Therapy Association
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissocation
Other Languages
French, Icelandic
Helpful Links
 Music therapy association:
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Trauma association:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Music Therapy
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Emotional and Self-Expression Issues
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Alzheimer's and Aging Conditions
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Mental Health Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)
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Licensed Music Therapist (State)
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