Nurturing Melodies is committed to providing services that provide support centered on individual needs through one-to-one or group music therapy services.
Nurturing Melodies strives to support and empower individuals to grow and recognize their strengths.
Contact me for a free consultation to see if music therapy services are right for you!
"One day we'll all find out that all of our songs was just little notes in a great big song."
— Woody Guthrie
How I can help
Nurturing Melodies promotes a collaborative relationship and utilizes aspects of a person-centered approach, such as providing a non-judgmental environment and trusting in the client’s own strengths. Nurturing Melodies also believes a cognitive behavioral approach can be beneficial, working with evidence-based interventions to promote growth. Nurturing Melodies works with the client to identify goals, develop an individualized plan and create music interventions to reach the determined goals. Music interventions may include songwriting, singing, improvisation, instrument playing, lyric discussion, and more. Previous music experience is not required for a client to participate in music therapy.
Music Therapy can:
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Decrease anxiety
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Decrease muscle tension
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Increase motivation
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Improve self-esteem
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Encourage healthy expression of feelings
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Reduce social isolation
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Improve mood
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Enhance Interpersonal communication
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Enhance coping skills
Hi, I'm Melissa.
Melissa Howard, LPC, LPMT
Licensed Professional Counselor. Licensed Professional Music Therapist
Certified Birth and Bereavement Doula
I have been practicing Music Therapy since 2007, am a member of the American Music Therapy Association, and have been the Continuing Education Chair for the Illinois Association for Music Therapy since 2009.
How to start
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Book a free consultation to see if music therapy is right for you.
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We will discuss the goals you hope to accomplish through music therapy.
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Schedule in-person or virtual music therapy sessions to begin working toward your goals!
