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St. Louis, MO, US

St. Louis

Create empowering opportunities through trauma-informed individual and group music therapy services for adults who have experienced trauma to address cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs. Accurately collect and analyze data from music therapy sessions to ensure appropriate and effective treatment. Offer music therapy education and in-service.

Greater St. Louis Area

Created and maintain music therapy program to implement evidence-based group and individual music therapy for adolescents and adults with various acute mental health needs. Complete assessments with new patients to build rapport, determine treatment goals, and inform practice. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings with the Clinical Services.

Saint Louis

Provide education and supervision for music therapy practicum students to help them accomplish their educational and professional development goals. Provide competent training in appropriate evidence-based music therapy interventions for a psychiatric setting.

St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center Considered client preferences when organizing and implementing evidence-based group music therapy sessions to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients with severe and persistent mental illness. McCallum Place Eating Disorder ClinicImplemented evidence-based music therapy groups for.

• Confluence Academy: March 2015 – May 2016
• Individual music therapy with at risk youth consisting of therapeutic songwriting, recording, and performing.Special School District: September 2015 – November 2015
• Individual music therapy with students with physical and intellectual disabilities focused on academic and social functioning.St. Louis Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center: January 2015 – April 2015
• Group music therapy with adults with chronic mental illnesses focused on emotional awareness and affect management.Nazareth Assisted Living Center: September 2014 – December 2014
• Individual and group music therapy with older adults on a memory care unit focused on mood management and physical and cognitive functioning.Children’s Group Home: January 2014 – April 2014
• Group music therapy with children with developmental disabilities focused on academic and social functioning.

St. Louis

Provided opportunities for clients to participate in creative activities to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of patients. Assisted Central Activity Therapy team in planning and implementing facility wide events for increased socialization and engagement.

Greater St. Louis Area

Maintained file room organization for ease of access to patient records. Provided clerical support to physicians and front of house staff to maintain efficient office flow. Provided training and support to many new staff members.

Provided excellent customer service when assisting patrons in purchasing event tickets and answering costumer questions.

Prepared the orchestra pit for the summer opera season. Ensured the space was properly set prior to each rehearsal and performance. Responded to the needs of the musicians and staff while maintaining a positive and professional environment.

Certificate Of Achievement, Salesforce

Equivalency/Master Of Music Therapy, Music Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Alpha Eta Honor Society, Maryville University ChapterCompleted master of music therapy degree and successfully.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Music Studies, Minor In Psychology, Music Performance, General

Activities and Societies: SLU Music Honor Society, SLU Mastersingers, SLU University Chorale, College Democrats, SLU Interfaith Alliance.