Jay Anderson, MT-BC, NMT, Music Therapist in Palm Desert, CA 92260

Music Therapist in Palm Desert, CA

Jay Anderson, MT-BC, NMT

Music Therapy

Minding Music-Music Therapy

Palm Desert, CA 92260

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

Memberships:

American Music Therapy Association
Academy of Neurological Music Therapy

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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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Nearby Cities

Cathedral City

Indian Wells

Indio

La Quinta

Palm Springs

Rancho Mirage

Thousand Palms

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