Our Services
Music Therapy
Music therapy is the clinical use of music to improve clients’ physical, social, cognitive, and psychological health.
Music therapy involves using music in various ways, such as writing songs, playing instruments, singing, listening to music, and improvising. Music therapists consider their clients' strengths, musical preferences, and interests to help them reach their personal and clinical goals.
At RGV Music Therapy and Wellness Center, we use a culture-centered and person-centered approach to music therapy that focuses on honoring the lived experience of our clients and providing them with music-based resources to use in their daily lives outside of music therapy treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our team of therapists is comprised of board certified music therapists, who are have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in music therapy and have completed a minimum of 1200 supervised, clinical hours. Music therapists have specialized knowledge related to the biopsychosocial effects of music on the body and are trained to develop and implement advanced music-based techniques that address clients’ individualized treatment goals.
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Music therapy is a covered service under the CLASS and YES waiver programs. Clients outside of these specific programs typically utilize private pay options to cover the cost of music therapy treatment.
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No. We welcome individuals of all ages, abilities, and levels of musical experience. Music therapists are trained to adapt music experiences to meet the physical, cognitive, and sensory needs of our clients. No experience in music is required or needed to benefit or participate in music therapy treatment.
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During the initial session, a music therapist will conduct a music therapy assessment, which will include gathering information about your medical history, current therapies, personal goals, musical preferences, and other relevant clinical information. This will help the therapist to understand what you’ve been through and how music therapy could help you make progress towards your overall health goals.
