Music Therapist in Palm Desert, CA

Jay Anderson, MT-BC, NMT

Music Therapy

Minding Music-Music Therapy

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Palm Desert, CA 92260

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Practice Information

Music therapy is the intentional and focused use of music and/or music activities to facilitate change and improve quality in non-musical aspects of life. Music is therapeutically used to address/reach goals affecting physiological/physical, psychological/emotional, cognitive/thought patterns and social interaction. Music therapy improves and enhances the quality of life for those well and meets the needs of those with disabilities and/or illnesses. Music therapy interventions applied by a qualified practitioner, can achieve all of the following: Pain relief Enhance memory Help express feelings Improve communication Manage stress Promote physical rehabilitation Promote wellness Music therapy is creative, flexible and often a spontaneous therapy to help people of all ages and all abilities. Music therapy is both an art and a science.

Licenses/Certifications

Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC)

License Info

Board Certified Music Therapist

Education

Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa. in 2004. Certified Neurological Music Therapist

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Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Music Therapy  Alzheimer's and Aging Conditions  Autism Spectrum Disorder  Child Development  Developmental and Learning Disabilities  Emotional and Self-Expression Issues  Mental Health Issues  Motor Speech Disorders  Neurological Disorders  Physical Disabilities  Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke

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