What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music Therapy is an established health care profession in which music is used as a tool within a therapeutic relationship to address non musical goals such as the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, a board-certified music therapist creates a treatment plan. Music therapists use music (singing, songwriting, instrument play, movement to music, etc) as a tool to work on therapeutic goals such as expression communication, physical goals, emotional expression and regulation, social skills, mood, self-esteem, autonomy, academics, etc.
Who can receive music therapy?
Individuals of all ages and abilities may benefit from music therapy. Music therapists serve individuals with a variety of needs such as:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Down Syndrome
- Intellectual and Developmental Delays
- Early Intervention
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Emotional and Behavioral Challenges
- Social and Learning Needs
- Wounded Warriors
- Memory care and assisted living facilities
What does a typical music therapy session look like?
Because each session is tailored to the individual client’s treatment goals and objectives, there is no such thing as a “typical” music therapy session. Music therapists use client-preferred music to address cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and communication goals using a variety of instruments and music based strategies and interventions.
How long are sessions and where are they located?
Weekly sessions are 60 minutes.
Individual sessions are held at our clinic located at 22 Garlington Rd. Greenville, SC 29607. We are proud to also have a multi-sensory room that we can utilize in conjunction with our treatment rooms at our facility.
What is the cost?
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Evaluation | $110 |
| Individual Session | $90 |
We offer increasing discounts for private pay clients who choose to pre-purchase quarterly sessions in bulk. Clients can enroll in a quarterly plan only during the open enrollment period.
| Plan | Sessions | Per quarter | Total discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONE Quarter | 11-13 sessions | -$100 | -$100 |
| TWO Quarters | 22-26 sessions | -$150 | -$300 |
| THREE+ Quarters | Minimum of 33 sessions | -$200 | -$600 |
Do you offer in-home services?
Yes. While we encourage families to attend sessions at our clinic whenever possible, we understand that transportation, medical needs, or scheduling challenges can make traveling difficult. For those situations, Heart Strings Music Therapy Services offers Mobile Music Therapy, bringing individualized, evidence-based music therapy directly to your home, school, or another approved community location within our service area.
Mobile sessions provide the same high-quality, personalized care as our clinic services while offering the convenience of receiving therapy in a familiar environment. Because mobile services require additional therapist travel time and transportation of clinical instruments and materials, mobile rates differ from in-clinic services.
| Service | Length | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Music Therapy Evaluation | 60 minutes | $140 |
| Mobile Individual Music Therapy Session | 60 minutes | $120 |
| School-Based Individual Music Therapy Session | 30 minutes | $80 |
School-based 30 minute sessions must be scheduled consecutively for students at the same location.
Availability for mobile services is limited and based on therapist schedules, location, and service area. In-clinic appointments remain our primary service model and are recommended whenever feasible.
Mobile services are available within our service area. Locations outside of our standard service area may require an additional travel fee based on distance and availability.
Do you accept insurance?
On rare occasions Yes, but typically, no. Most insurances do not cover music therapy in South Carolina. Heart Strings Music Therapy is considered an out-of-network provider for private insurance companies and services may count toward out-of-pocket deductibles. We do not file for our clients at this time, but we have an NPI (National Provider Identifier) number and can provide documentation such as assessment reports, treatment plans, and appropriate CPT codes.
What payment types are accepted?
We accept a variety of credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diner’s Club. We also accept FSA/HSA cards and checks.
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