Office, Mobile, and Online Music Therapy Services for all of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Music Therapy Informed Dialectical Behavior Skills Training
Dialectical Behavior Skills Training (DBT) has been proven to improve mindfulness, regulate emotions, increase distress tolerance skills, and improve interpersonal relationships. We use music as the medium for change while teaching these life changing skills. These skills can be taught 1:1 or we can partner with your to enhance your facility's DBT skills groups. To see a sample of this approach, ask us for the Healthy Minds in Harmony schedule to see if there's a community class near you. If you're looking for a clear framework to improve your mental health and coping skills through an active experience, CONTACT US for more information
Music Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Delays
Adults with intellectual delays are affected by change, life transitions, and stress in their environment. Music Therapy can help release emotions that one may be unable to express verbally. It can help someone increase their attention span and self-awareness, thereby increasing relaxation and emotional expression. Contact us for a free consultation or to schedule and appointment.
Music Therapy is covered for adults 21 and over who participate in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver program and the Consolidated Waiver. Summit Music Therapy LLC is a provider for Pennsylvania's Waiver Program. Contact your supports coordinator and request us to provide the service to get started.
Music Therapy for Older Adults
Summit Music Therapy offers group and individual music therapy to older adults looking to manage symptoms of a variety of illnesses. We go to facilities and homes across NEPA. You can expect more than entertainment when you choose Summit Music Therapy. We provide top-notch music therapy clinical treatment, appropriate assessment and documentation, and offer strong communication skills. 45-60 minute sessions include singing, movement, reminiscence, and music making. All instruments, props, and materials are provided by Summit Music Therapy LLC
For more information check out our FAQs of music therapy for older adults
Contact us for a quote if you or your organization is looking for a cost effective, non-pharmological way to manage:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Hallucinations
- Withdrawl
- Isolation
- Dysphagia
- Memory loss
Music Therapy for End of Life
Summit Music Therapy offers unique legacy projects to honor the life of your loved one. At any stage of life these can be done. The therapists at Summit Music Therapy are gifted song writers, able to capture your loved one's life through lyrics and melody. We also offer the Heartbeat Legacy Project where your loved one's heart beat is recorded and played underneath a recording of his or her favorite song. Is your Hospice looking to enhance their services and increase customer satisfaction? By choosing to provide music therapy from a board certified music therapist, you can satisfy the unique needs of hospice patients and their families through family music making and musical legacy projects, thereby reducing the symptoms experienced by patients and families as their loved one transitions.
