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INDIVIDUAL MUSIC THERAPY TREATMENT
- Intake paperwork is completed by client or caregiver. Upon submitting an intake form, your family will receive a response from PMT within 2 business days. Individual treatment is offered at our main location or area facilities & agencies.
- Initial assessment lasts 45-60 minutes conducted by one of the music therapists on staff to determine appropriateness of music therapy treatment and if applicable recommendation for the length, frequency and focus of music therapy treatment through individual or group settings.
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New Client Assessment:
Annual Client Re-Evaluation:
Mobile Treatment Sessions:
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Weekly/Bi-Weekly/Daily Treatment Sessions:
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Group Music Therapy Treatment
- Individual assessment is not required for enrollment; however, if the client is unable to share a safe space the client & family will be notified. Either Gabby Jones, MT-BC or Miriam Tart, MMT, MT-BC will be the music therapist leading the program.
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Spring Series
Small group sessions for youth ages 10 - 14 years, approximately, are being proposed to start in March 2023. 4 families are needed for the 8-week series to start. Scheduling options include:
If your family member is interested and available for one of these times, please contact us for intake paperwork. Thanks!
Small group sessions for youth ages 10 - 14 years, approximately, are being proposed to start in March 2023. 4 families are needed for the 8-week series to start. Scheduling options include:
- Mondays, 1:45 - 2:30pm (virtual or homeschooling)
- Tuesdays, 4:45 - 5:30pm or Thursdays, 3:45pm - 4:30pm
If your family member is interested and available for one of these times, please contact us for intake paperwork. Thanks!
Partner Sessions: Each participant will be able to exercise their social skills in a very small setting that still allows for individual attention. The pair of peer aged clients (children or adults) will work on listening to one another, sharing ideas, collaborating, and conversational skills through music-based activities.
Interested in a registering? Begin with Intake Paperwork and we'll follow-up to confirm receipt.
- Weekly sessions for the pair will meet 30 or 45 minutes (depending upon program goals), 8 weeks consecutively. Cost per client: $40/week for 30-minutes [Total: $320] or $55/week for 45-minutes [Total $440].
Interested in a registering? Begin with Intake Paperwork and we'll follow-up to confirm receipt.
Public School Based Services
American Music Therapy Association Resources through the U.S. Department of Education's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) include:
American Music Therapy Association Resources through the U.S. Department of Education's Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) include:
- Indiidualized Education Plan (IEP) Podcast Recording from American Music Therapy Association
- Music Therapy in Special Education/IEP Flier
How can music therapy help?
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 degree program. (American Music Therapy Association Definition, 2005)
A variety of populations may benefit from music therapy including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly with the following:
What is a session like?
A session is personalized around the needs and abilities of the client. An assessment is gathered regarding the client's emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses; then sessions are designed to meet the needs with various musical interventions; treatment planning, evaluation and follow-up are ongoing. It is important for the therapy to be synthesized and goals may be generalized to settings outside of the clinic space. Based upon a client's specific needs, music therapy may be short-term for a specific issue, or lengthier, to deal with more long-term topics. Regardless, it is typical for regular sessions to occur weekly.
Who is qualified to practice music therapy?
Persons who complete an approved bachelors, equivalency, or equivalency masters college music therapy curricula (including an internship) are then eligible to sit for the national examination offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. To verify certification credentials of an individual, go to CBMT Search For Provider. Music therapists who successfully complete the independently administered examination hold the credential Music Therapist, Board Certified (MT-BC).
The National Music Therapy Registry (NMTR) serves qualified music therapy professionals with the following designations: RMT (Registered Music Therapist), CMT (Certified Music Therapist), ACMT (Advanced Certified Music Therapist). While new RMT, CMT, and ACMT designations are no longer awarded, individuals who have received and continue to maintain these designations have met accepted educational and clinical training standards and are qualified to practice music therapy.
Does Piedmont Music Therapy take insurance, and how does that work?
Some helpful questions that may be asked include the following:
Are therapy sessions confidential?
We work towards receiving your trust. Upon receiving music therapy services, you will be provided with a confidential disclosure agreement or informed consent.
Collaborating with other members pertinent to your health or school setting is important. I will work with you to have written permission to contact such credentialed people (for example your Speech-Language Pathologist, Guidance Counselor, or Physician).
Please be aware that state law and professional ethics (from the American Music Therapy Association and of the National Association of Social Workers) require that confidentiality is breached for the following reasons:
Where are the services located?
PMT location addresses are linked at the bottom of this page. Plus, mobile based and virtual offerings are contracted by area organizations.
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 degree program. (American Music Therapy Association Definition, 2005)
A variety of populations may benefit from music therapy including children, adolescents, adults and the elderly with the following:
- Acquired Brain Injuries
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Dementia and other aging related conditions
- Developmental and learning disabilities
- Pain, acute, chornic and mothers in labor
- Substance Use Disorder
- heightening self-awareness
- learning new ways to cope with changes in life
- processing emotions in a safe and supportive environment
- exploring new problem-solving skills
- increasing self-esteem and self-confidence
- developing social skills
- improving strategies for anger and/or stress management
- allowing feelings to emerge in a creative space
What is a session like?
A session is personalized around the needs and abilities of the client. An assessment is gathered regarding the client's emotional well-being, physical health, social functioning, communication abilities, and cognitive skills through musical responses; then sessions are designed to meet the needs with various musical interventions; treatment planning, evaluation and follow-up are ongoing. It is important for the therapy to be synthesized and goals may be generalized to settings outside of the clinic space. Based upon a client's specific needs, music therapy may be short-term for a specific issue, or lengthier, to deal with more long-term topics. Regardless, it is typical for regular sessions to occur weekly.
Who is qualified to practice music therapy?
Persons who complete an approved bachelors, equivalency, or equivalency masters college music therapy curricula (including an internship) are then eligible to sit for the national examination offered by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. To verify certification credentials of an individual, go to CBMT Search For Provider. Music therapists who successfully complete the independently administered examination hold the credential Music Therapist, Board Certified (MT-BC).
The National Music Therapy Registry (NMTR) serves qualified music therapy professionals with the following designations: RMT (Registered Music Therapist), CMT (Certified Music Therapist), ACMT (Advanced Certified Music Therapist). While new RMT, CMT, and ACMT designations are no longer awarded, individuals who have received and continue to maintain these designations have met accepted educational and clinical training standards and are qualified to practice music therapy.
Does Piedmont Music Therapy take insurance, and how does that work?
Some helpful questions that may be asked include the following:
- What are my mental health benefits?
- What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
- How many therapy sessions does my plan cover?
- How much does my insurance pay for an out-of-network provider?
- Is approval required from my primary care physician?
Are therapy sessions confidential?
We work towards receiving your trust. Upon receiving music therapy services, you will be provided with a confidential disclosure agreement or informed consent.
Collaborating with other members pertinent to your health or school setting is important. I will work with you to have written permission to contact such credentialed people (for example your Speech-Language Pathologist, Guidance Counselor, or Physician).
Please be aware that state law and professional ethics (from the American Music Therapy Association and of the National Association of Social Workers) require that confidentiality is breached for the following reasons:
- Suspected past or present abuse or neglect of children, adults, and elders
- Potential danger towards harming oneself or another individual.
Where are the services located?
PMT location addresses are linked at the bottom of this page. Plus, mobile based and virtual offerings are contracted by area organizations.
Alternative Funding resources
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Music therapy is not an insured treatment for clients on North or South Carolina. Discover organizations that individuals may apply for funding support of appointments with linked resources.
Note: Individual grants received of $500.00 or greater will include an 15% adminstrative fee. |
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Our practice is grateful for the support of Blue Star Connection - Grand County Blues Society that gives musical instruments to children with life threatening diagnoses.
The Family & Friend Fund was created in 2022 to share the powerful gift of music therapy for those who may not be able to afford access to treatment services. Community Funding was available to cover treatment costs for individual children or adults who are requesting or receiving music therapy treatment at Piedmont Music Therapy, LLC for up to 3 months of services. Funds may be applied towards an annual assessment, weekly or bi-weekly appointments, treatment meetings with family or other professionals, etc.
Please note that the application includes a question to ensure the applicant has looked into other resources for grants (see the PDF file above). PMT is grateful to a local family for their support. If you would like to contribute to the fund, please contact Clinical Director: 803-206-2044.
Please note that the application includes a question to ensure the applicant has looked into other resources for grants (see the PDF file above). PMT is grateful to a local family for their support. If you would like to contribute to the fund, please contact Clinical Director: 803-206-2044.
Digital applications are not being accepted.
Linked Music Therapy Organizations
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Piedmont Music Therapy T-Shirt: Size SMALL
$20.00
Front Side reads: Piedmont Music Therapy with eighth note logo and ornamental edging.
Back Side reads the tag line: Connect, Play Grow, Charlotte Metro Area with PMT's eighth note logo.
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Available for $20.00 with local Pick-Up or $25.00 to be Mailed to you.
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$20.00
Front Side reads: Piedmont Music Therapy with eighth note logo and ornamental edging.
Back Side reads the tag line: Connect, Play Grow, Charlotte Metro Area with PMT's eighth note logo.
Screen printed tshirts at https://project658.com/. T-shirt color: navy with green font.
Available for $20.00 with local Pick-Up or $25.00 to be Mailed to you.
Piedmont Music Therapy T-Shirt: Size MEDIUM
$20.00
Front Side reads: Piedmont Music Therapy with eighth note logo and ornamental edging.
Back Side reads the tag line: Connect, Play Grow, Charlotte Metro Area with PMT's eighth note logo.
Screen printed tshirts at https://project658.com/. T-shirt color: navy with green font.
Available for $20.00 with local Pick-Up or $25.00 to be Mailed to you.
Piedmont Music Therapy T-Shirt: Size EXTRA LARGE
$20.00
Front Side reads: Piedmont Music Therapy with eighth note logo and ornamental edging.
Back Side reads the tag line: Connect, Play Grow, Charlotte Metro Area with PMT's eighth note logo.
Screen printed tshirts at https://project658.com/. T-shirt color: navy with green font.
Available for $20.00 with local Pick-Up or $25.00 to be Mailed to you.
