What is music therapy
Music is a remedy of the soul, a bridge between cultures, languages, and a range of emotions. Music Therapy is a clinical and evidenced-based healthcare profession that combines the power of music with skilled therapeutic interventions to address the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words.
Music therapy interventions can be designed to:
Promote Wellness
Manage Stress
Alleviate Pain
Express & regulate Feelings
Improve Communication skills
Promote Physical & Cognitive Rehabilitation
Increase Positive Self-Image & confidence
Alon Yizhak
Alon Yizhak is a Board Certified Music Therapist MT-BC grounded in mindfulness based, strength-based philosophy.
He holds a bachelor degree in Psychology from the Open University in Tel-Aviv (2008) and a post bachelor degree in Music and Movement Therapy from Levinsky College of Music & Education (2012).
Alon is currently an adjunct professor teaching at the music therapy program in Loyola university in New Orleans.
Alon is currently pursuing a MA in mindfulness transpersonal based clinical counseling at Naropa university in Boulder, CO.
Over the years Alon gained vast experience working with children, adolescent, adults developmentally disabled, autistic spectrum clients, as well as mental health\substance abuse populations.
Alon has worked in many various settings including: schools, group homes, correctional Facilities, inpatient psych and private practice.
Alon's professional and personal focus is using music to enable space for change and growth through mindfulness, creativity and self expression.
In his sessions Alon uses guitar, keys, various percussive instruments and beat making To provide support, and engage clients in a shared musical journey to bring hope and joy to their lives.
Alon was born and raised in Israel and currently lives with his partner and kids in New Orleans, LA.
Who Do We Serve
Kids:
The wide reaching effects music has on the brain makes it an effective medium in addressing developmental milestones in a fun and motivating way. Children learn and develop through play and exploration.
Goals achieved by music therapy:
Self-regulation
Social engagement
Communication skills
Problem solving
And more!
Teens:
Adolescence is a crucial liminal period of development as a young person begins the transition from childhood to adulthood. As adolescents enter this critical period of identity formation, music already plays a pivotal role.
music therapy can offer the space and support to help adolescents use music to foster:
Identity formation
Resilience
Connectedness
Feelings of competence
Positive outlet for self expression
Adults:
Many adults face challenges coping with stress, anxiety, mental health needs, parenting, or relationships.
Music therapy can provide a means of:
Working through emotions
Coping with stressful situations
Initiating self-discovery and creativity