Mission Statement
Music Therapy for Life was established for the good of the community:
Focus and Philosophy
Music Therapy for Life's primary focus is to continually educate the public and provide quality, cost-effective
Music Therapy services to individuals who may benefit from them. My goal is to act in the best interests of the
individuals being served, under all circumstances. This may result, at times, in actions which appear to be "non-
musical" yet may ultimately result in removing barriers to growth and development. These actions are intended
to complement the musical techniques and serve a larger therapeutic purpose.
My philosophical approach to treatment could best be called eclectic, selecting elements of various methods and
sources, including movement, art and drama. Over the years, this approach, with its emphasis on a client-
directed process, has been found most effective in enhancing the natural development of abilities while
maximizing independence and generalization of skills. Spontaneity, flexibility and a desire to improve my own
knowledge and skills are fundamental to my treatment approach.
The key priorities of the Music Therapy for Life treatment are:
Music Therapy for Life was established for the good of the community:
- To provide preventative and rehabilitative Music Therapy services at reasonable fees to individuals and
organizations in the Kansas City area - To promote the proven therapeutic value of professionally administered Music Therapy services from an
educationally qualified and clinically trained Music Therapist
Focus and Philosophy
Music Therapy for Life's primary focus is to continually educate the public and provide quality, cost-effective
Music Therapy services to individuals who may benefit from them. My goal is to act in the best interests of the
individuals being served, under all circumstances. This may result, at times, in actions which appear to be "non-
musical" yet may ultimately result in removing barriers to growth and development. These actions are intended
to complement the musical techniques and serve a larger therapeutic purpose.
My philosophical approach to treatment could best be called eclectic, selecting elements of various methods and
sources, including movement, art and drama. Over the years, this approach, with its emphasis on a client-
directed process, has been found most effective in enhancing the natural development of abilities while
maximizing independence and generalization of skills. Spontaneity, flexibility and a desire to improve my own
knowledge and skills are fundamental to my treatment approach.
The key priorities of the Music Therapy for Life treatment are:
- Fostering a positive client/therapist relationship
- Empowering clients and families as well as the therapist
- Reducing fear and encouraging reasonable expectations
- Focusing on ongoing processes and techniques instead of specific activities
- Applying neurological concepts to the use of music in treatment
- Approaching behavior as a form of communication
- Maintaining the dignity and integrity of each individual
Mission Statement
& Philosophy
& Philosophy
