About Music Therapy

How Music Therapy Helps Individuals in Ray County, Missouri

What is Music Therapy?

Two people playing acoustic guitars indoors, sitting on chairs, with a music stand and a piano in the background.

Music therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice that uses music to help individuals achieve physical, emotional, cognitive, and social goals. Led by a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), sessions are tailored to meet each client's unique needs, making music therapy a valuable tool for people of all ages and abilities.

Music therapy is widely recognized in healthcare, education, and mental health settings for its ability to:

  • Promote emotional well-being

  • Enhance communication & social skills

  • Support cognitive & motor skill development

  • Provide pain management & stress relief

  • Encourage self-expression & creativity

Could You or a Loved One Benefit from Music Therapy?

A group of people on stage participating in a rehearsal or performance. They are sitting and standing, some holding musical instruments or papers, with a conductor facing the group. The stage has closed curtains in the background.

Music therapy is for anyone seeking additional support in their daily life. Here are some common reasons people seek music therapy:

  • Promote Wellness

  • Manage Stress & Anxiety

  • Alleviate Pain

  • Enhance Memory & Cognitive Function

  • Improve Communication & Social Skills

  • Support Physical Rehabilitation

  • Express Emotions in a Safe & Creative Way

  • And More!

No musical background is needed—just a willingness to explore the healing potential of music!

(American Music Therapy Association, 2005)

Get Started with Music Therapy

Music supports health and healing.

Music has the ability to connect, heal, and transform lives. At Creative Care Music Therapy, we use evidence-based music interventions to support individuals in achieving non-musical goals, such as improving communication, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being. Find out how music therapy can support you or a loved one.