Music Therapy for Adolescents and Adults in Mill Creek, WA

What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is a research-supported form of therapy that uses music intentionally to support emotional, relational, and mental health needs. In our work together, music becomes a structured and collaborative tool for expression, insight, and growth, whether through singing, instrument play, movement, lyric analysis, songwriting, or simply listening with intention. You do not need any musical experience to benefit. Sessions are tailored to your goals and paced in a way that feels grounded and supportive. As a licensed and board-certified music therapist in Mill Creek, WA, I provide therapy for adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, and life transitions who are seeking an experiential, evidence-based approach.

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Depression and Anxiety

Music therapy can provide structure and momentum when depression feels heavy or anxiety feels overwhelming. Through guided listening, songwriting, rhythm-based interventions, music-based mindfulness, and reflective exploration, music therapy helps increase emotional awareness, regulate nervous system activation, and reconnect with a sense of self and control. Sessions focus on building practical coping tools while creating space to process underlying thoughts, patterns, and stressors in an experiential way. For individuals seeking therapy for depression or anxiety in Mill Creek, and surrounding communities, music therapy offers an experiential alternative to traditional talk therapy.

Grief and Loss

Loss can feel disorienting and difficult to put into words. Music therapy offers a structured space to process grief through songwriting, lyric exploration, and meaningful listening experiences. Sessions can help express complex emotions, honor memories, and gradually rebuild meaning and connection after significant change.

ADHD in Adolescents and Adults

Music therapy can support attention, emotional regulation, and executive functioning through structured musical tasks, rhythm-based exercises, and collaborative goal-setting. Sessions focus on building self-awareness, improving organization and follow-through, and developing strategies that extend beyond the therapy room.

Autism and Neurodivergent Adults

Music therapy provides a neurodivergent-affirming space for autistic and neurodivergent adolescents and adults. Sessions may focus on emotional identification, regulation skills, communication strategies, and sensory awareness, while honoring individual strengths and processing styles. Music therapy can support confidence, self-advocacy, and relational connection without pathologizing neurodivergence.

Emotional Regulation, Identity Work, and Life Transitions

For individuals navigating identity development, major life changes, or difficulty identifying and expressing emotions, music therapy offers a grounded and experiential framework for exploration. Music becomes a tool for clarifying internal experience, strengthening communication, and building resilience during periods of transition.

What to Expect

Music therapy sessions are offered in 50-minute or 25-minute formats, depending on your needs and goals. For adolescents and adults seeking deeper therapeutic work, 50-minute sessions often allow more space for reflection and processing, while 25-minute sessions can provide focused, structured support when a shorter format is preferred.

Sessions are conducted individually and in person in Mill Creek. We begin with a consultation to clarify your goals and determine whether music therapy feels like a good fit. No musical experience is required. We move at a pace that feels supportive, collaborative, and aligned with where you are.