Music Therapy Montclair

05/15/2024

For those of you wondering if I've still got it (including me), I'll be playing a short set as the featured guest at Niall Connolly's weekly songs club at The Vale in NYC tomorrow night (3/16). https://www.facebook.com/thevalepublichouse

The Vale is the safe space in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood where the customer’s comfort can be achieved at any level. Authentically Scottish, with half pint pours, comfort food and social snugs!

06/22/2023

Check out our new website!!!

11/18/2022

11/17/2022

Looking back on my interview with the We Are All Music Foundation. Love talking music therapy!

The Healing Benefits of Music Therapy featuring Chris Mills, MA, MT-BC Music Therapist

11/17/2022

31 Mar Effects of music therapy on depression: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Posted at 19:15h in Music Impact by Emma Ling Hwei Young ABSTRACT: The paper aimed to determine and compare the effects of music therapy and music medicine on depression, and explore the potential factors....

11/17/2022

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200305203539.htm

New research has found that music therapy sessions have a positive effect on the neurorehabilitation of acute stroke patients, as well as their mood.

11/17/2022

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2022/07/can-music-improve-our-health-and-quality-of-life/

New research shows the use of music interventions — listening to music, singing, and music therapy — can create significant improvements in mental health, and smaller improvements in physical health-related quality of life.

11/17/2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/well/music-therapy-treatment-stress.html

Music therapy is increasingly used to help patients cope with stress and promote healing.

11/17/2022

https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/how-program-to-help-kids-struggling-with-anxiety-depression-is-putting-a-song-in-their-hearts/

We've reported a lot the past few years on how bad the pandemic is on kid's mental health. But we would like to share some of the good that's being done to support teenagers, from a program using music as medicine.

11/17/2022

https://neurosciencenews.com/music-therapy-teen-depression-5435/

A new study reports music therapy can help to reduce depressive symptoms in children and teens with emotional and behavioral problems.

11/04/2022

At Music Therapy Montclair we specialize in mental health services for all ages, providing evidence-based creative arts interventions for individuals seeking alternatives to more traditional forms of therapy, or in need of additional support. Our services also include therapies for medically complex children, adults and infants, individuals with chronic pain, bereaved children and adults, individuals with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder or other sensory or communicative challenges, and expectant and new families in need of maternal or perinatal bonding and wellness support.

Our experienced, board-certified therapists use clinical music therapy techniques - including music improvisation, song writing, singing and breath work, guided relaxation, lyric analysis, et.al. - to help clients work through physical and emotional obstacles, enhance self-knowledge, and develop a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them.

For those looking for new ways to express and understand themselves, music therapy offers a unique therapeutic experience filled with rhythm and melody, in an empathetic environment that only music can provide. Services are currently provided in home, and no music experience is necessary.