Music Therapy in Philadelphia, PA

I have worked with many different clients with many different struggles over my career. I have only worked with adults (18 and above) but have worked with individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, mood instability, ADHD and other diagnoses. I have also worked with couples and have run both psychotherapy groups as well as psycho-educational groups, including anger management, grief and other topics.

Hi! My name is Sonya and I am a licensed professional counselor and board certified music therapist working with adults dealing with mental health, life transitions, and substance abuse. I have seven years of experience working in both inpatient mental health and substance abuse rehab settings. I have experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, substance abuse disorders, and post traumatic stress disorder. I am passionate about working with the LGBT population and other marginalized communities to support their overall mental health goals through affirming care.

As a licensed professional counselor and board-certified music therapist, I collaborate with individuals and couples to cultivate increased self-awareness and self-acceptance while building tools to better cope with life’s challenges. I believe that each of us deserves to develop a rich, full understanding of ourselves. While the process of self-inquiry can be challenging, I hold the space to safely explore aspects of self that might feel uncomfortable, with the goal of building a positive, authentic relationship with yourself and others.

Are you working towards self-acceptance? Are you tired of the roles and stigma that have been placed on you? Does a life worth of anxiety feel like a heavy load? Do you sometimes feel stuck, creatively, career wise, socially or emotionally? Do completing the smallest tasks seem monumental? Do you want to find and harness your potential? Have you struggled with mindfulness or meditation? Do you find that sometimes your emotions drive your decisions? Do you want to improve your life but don't know where to start?

I am a psychotherapist and music therapist. I enjoy working with kids, teens, and adults of all ages. I approach therapy from an anti-oppressive and systems perspective, meaning that my primary lens seeks to understand systemic barriers and discriminatory cultural contexts that impact the well-being of those I work with. I am well positioned to work with folks who are LGBTQIA+ and/or inhabit non-traditional family/relationship structures. I have many years of experience working with folks who are grieving, chronically/terminally ill, autistic, depressed, anxious, and folks who have experienced trauma.

Currently accepting new clients & offer free 15 min. phone consults. It's no secret that we're living through one of the most stressful times in history. Folks are feeling burnt out, tired, exhausted, & may be feeling or diagnosed w/ depression, anxiety, high stress, & anything in between. If this sounds like you/your child & you want to work on your mental health & wellness, to work through these things using music, or learn how music can help, music therapy may be a fit. Note: I'm LGBTQIA+-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, anti-racist, anti-ableist, pro-women's right to choose, & practice w/ an anti-oppressive lens.

Tempo! is now accepting most insurances. How can I help? I currently work using Teletherapy in PA and FL. I have over 20 years of experience in both Psychotherapy and Board-Certified Music Therapy where I am trained in both Psychotherapeutic and Medical Models. I enjoy working with those individuals ages 2 through end of life. My life’s work as a teacher, medical worker, trainer, clinician and clinical supervisor have prepared me to treat various patients by providing psychotherapy to other professionals as well as those struggling with finding their way in these challenging times. Helping others to heal is my passion.

Accepting new clients! You often feel like you are navigating a world that was not meant for you. You have spent years trying to find "your place" in the chaos but continue to struggle with where that is and how to even begin exploring that in a way that feels safe and supportive. Honestly, you have a hard time envisioning what it would even feel like to have found "your place". You often feel "other" and "on the outside", which makes social and romantic relationships difficult and only exacerbates the feelings and experiences you already struggle with on a daily basis. Anxiety, grief and loss, depression, neurodiversity, stress...

As your therapist, I will provide you with a healing connection that makes you feel safe, validated, and supported. Together, we will address your challenges and symptoms with strengths and clarity. I hope to help you develop adaptive worldviews and psychological skills that will serve you long after our therapeutic work concludes.

Taking new clients! I'm a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, and yoga teacher. I specialize in helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. I'm passionate about working with people from different cultures across the lifespan, especially women, young adults, first and second generation immigrants, and the LGBTQIA community. I understand how tricky finding the right therapist for you can be. I'd love to make this process as smooth and easy as possible for you so you can focus more on your growth and healing.

I am a music therapist and pre-licensed counselor based in Philadelphia, PA. I am passionate about helping individuals on their unique journey towards health and well-being. My practice offers a safe and nurturing space for clients to explore their emotions, navigate life's challenges, and enhance their overall well-being. My services are open to clients of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're wanting deeper insight into personal concerns or an artist seeking a therapeutic support, my goal is to foster a caring space where you can authentically deepen the capacity to handle life's challenges.

My clients are people navigating life transitions, learning to love their bodies, or questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Our time together might look like healing trauma, reconnecting with family, or using mindfulness exercises to create more bodily awareness. Through this process, I spend time with clients to discover the values and pieces of their identity making them who they are. A big part of my role is empowering these individual pieces so clients can feel whole.

Finding balance in life can be tough. Stressors that come with everyday living can be difficult to manage and take away from feelings of fulfillment. My role is to find strategies to get in touch with what it means to be you. Our experiences are unique and mold us into who we are today. My approach takes this into account by using various mindfulness techniques, expressive art therapies, and strength-based approaches to get to know yourself. I practice with a trauma sensitive lens which makes for an inclusive and compassionate atmosphere. Therapy works best when feeling heard and accepted and this is the foundation of my approach.

Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com

Therapy can create greater meaning in your life, illuminate and transform unhealthy patterns, and nourish a sense of connection to those around you. Whether you seek help with specific concerns---like childhood traumas, current traumas, anxiety, depression, or relationship crisis---maybe, you simply want to better understand yourself, I am here to help. I create a safe and supportive space to help your process your emotion, identify strengths and weaknesses, and barriers to reaching your ultimate goal of self healing.

I am a life coach/therapist/counselor who specializes in working with fans of heavy metal/hardcore punk music as well as artists in general. I have experience treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders and ADHD. At night I sing for an internationally touring grindcore band and perform stand-up comedy.

I work with individuals, couples and groups from a perspective of harm reduction, systemic awareness and cultural humility. Many people who work with me identify as having one or more of the following conditions: PTSD, C-PTSD, trauma (individual, legacy, systemic), depression, anxiety, addictions (substance or process), OCD, bipolar disorder, developmental disorders, chronic pain, and relationship issues. I am comfortable working with people of all ages.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

Life can get overwhelming and you feel like you're in it alone. I meet you where you are at by viewing your needs as they are. I'm client centered and together we'll work. I've been in this field since 2009 as a professional helper, and started out working w/ children, pre-teens, adolescence (i.e., foster care, adoption, behavioral and emotional, and autism); then expanded into working w/ adults (i.e., SMI population, forensic population, criminal justice involve population, substance abuse, anxiety, depression, OCD, anger management, life transitions, thinking disorders). I want to empower you to help you overcome obstacles.