Integrative Music Psychotherapy and Counseling

11/07/2025

Hey everyone-- Check out my first blog post!

Explore how Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) parallels Psychedelic Therapy. Learn more about this unique modality.

11/01/2025

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*This video will be deleted by the first request from the copyright owner.Classic of minimalist music. Meredith Monk "Key" (p) 1995 Lovely Music, Ltd. All mu...

10/28/2025

Well, I like hearing this research! Sounds like music naturally evokes imagery of shared social connection. I will have to dig further to see all the implications of the findings such as possibly using Music Imagery techniques to help with social anxiety, isolation, or other challenges specifically.

A large-scale study with 600 participants shows that music can genuinely evoke feelings of companionship by sparking social imagination.

07/06/2025

Just wanted to share that Lisa Summer is offering a 4 day Supportive Music Imagery Seminar with a practicum component for music therapists, psychotherapists, and psychedelic practitioners! This seminar will be in late September in a virtual format. If you are interested, I can send more information! This would be a great introduction to Music Imagery/GIM Continuum and get you able to practice on the shallower end of the continuum (which of course is not hierarchical because even supportive, contained experiences can have a tremendous impact!).

07/05/2025

Greetings, Friends! I just wanted to share some practice updates.

I am slowly moving towards getting my ultimate Guided Imagery and Music setup at my office--larger couch, really nice speakers, and, of course, all the music for traveling! My Level III training is going well. I still have more work to do building skills and experience guiding in the "deeper areas" of the GIM continuum (think Bonny Method programs, etc.), but I am on my way! I hope to continue to offer opportunities for practicum clients at a reduced fee over the next 6-12 months and will definitely be putting out material about emerging offerings for regular clients involving Guided Imagery and Music.

In other developments, I have been studying an improvisational imagery approach with my colleague and fellow Level III trainee, Al Hoberman (https://www.soundbalancetherapy.com/). This approach incorporates live ambient loop creation to express inner states and explore imagery. It is so cool! I am hopeful to begin offering this Soundscaping approach to those who are interested in the coming months! Please let me know if it is of interest to you!

Lastly, I am onboarding with an organization called Journey Clinical to receive training in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. I am very excited that this psychedelic approach can be offered in Indiana, and that I can offer this modality to my clients. I have no idea where this will lead, as I imagine there is a great need for (and great interest in) legal options for psychedelic therapy. I am also so excited for the intersection of music therapy and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. The integration of music therapy into the Ketamine Therapy prep, dosing, and integration sessions will be a very powerful offering. I am excited to see where it all leads!

Thank you so much for taking the time to follow along with my practice and even cheer on my growth. If you are interested in any of these approaches and want to talk more about their potential for you, your community, or your clients--let me know!

05/28/2025

Relaxed and energized. Music is self care!

berlioz · Album · 2024 · 11 songs

03/02/2025

Excited to share about the topic of psychoanalytically oriented psychedelic therapy at ISPT on March 10th! I’ll be presenting my learnings from a Fluence Psychedelic Training course I took in 2024.

https://www.ispt-news.org/upcoming-events/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIxSqZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZ9T2YsvjR9xuGT1mXlLgywMGbQ0FaXapDoQqpU7QfzHTwtOiUzCpqKXOA_aem_fb7O1AKaaOwXyQ5zbMG_uQ

12/30/2024

🌿 Hey friends! I’m thinking about what kind of content to share more of here. I’d love to know what resonates with you!

✨ What type of content would you like to see more of? ✨

1. 🛠️ Practical + Offerings: Info about my services, upcoming events, or how specific therapies (like GIM, TRM, and psychedelic integration) can support you.
2. 🌱 Trickle-Down Therapy: Grounded, value-based posts—small practices, reflections, and insights you can apply to daily life.
3. 🌀 Theoretical Deep Dives: Explorations of the ideas and theories behind what I do—nerdy musings on music, trauma, and the psyche.

12/30/2024

Well, 2024 has been a big year. Started GIM level III training, went abroad for a conference, passed my LMHC licensure, and dipped my toes into psychedelic therapy education. Looking forward to making some changes in my business by focusing in more on the work I want to do (trauma work, MI/GIM, psychedelic integration) and starting to take payment independently as a counselor through insurance and private pay! I am also excited to develop new materials to share about my offerings and get out there and network with the community!

08/27/2024

I am claiming for myself that I DO ENJOY scholarly activities. I recognize that when I have projects pile up, get stressed by deadlines, and get into a cranky headspace trying to prepare that this is my labor of love. I love gathering and synthesizing information about the things that interest me and presenting this information to others--even if it is stressful to fit into my already full life!

All that being said, I hope you can attend the Indiana Counseling Association's conference on sustainability this October and see my presentation on Music Imagery as a Tool for Countertransference Management!

October 18-19, 2024Sustainability: Building a Counseling Career That Lasts! The Annual conference will be held in person in Indianapolis, Indiana at the William K. Nasser Simulation Center at Ascension St. Vincent.