Music Therapy in Philadelphia, PA
I help individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or are struggling to move past painful experiences. My focus is on creating a space where you can safely explore your deepest emotions and gain clarity on what's holding you back. Therapy isn't just about coping; it's about uncovering your innate strength and building a life filled with meaning, connection, and genuine hope for the future.
I pride myself on creating a truly relational space where you will feel understood and empowered from our very first conversation
I help individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or are struggling to move past painful experiences. My focus is on creating a space where you can safely explore your deepest emotions and gain clarity on what's holding you back. Therapy isn't just about coping; it's about uncovering your innate strength and building a life filled with meaning, connection, and genuine hope for the future.
I pride myself on creating a truly relational space where you will feel understood and empowered from our very first conversation
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with 2 years of experience providing therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in healthcare communications, where I learned how stress and change affect people differently. I help clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps find clarity, resilience, and confidence through compassionate, goal-focused therapy.
I’m a Licensed Social Worker with 2 years of experience providing therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in healthcare communications, where I learned how stress and change affect people differently. I help clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of their next steps find clarity, resilience, and confidence through compassionate, goal-focused therapy.
Carrie Powell, MA, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with a master’s degree from Lesley University and a bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. She believes we all hold an innate capacity to express and heal beyond words. Carrie’s work integrates talk therapy with experiential methods that engage the body, emotions, imagination, and senses—supporting deeper processing and healing. Her holistic approach weaves expressive arts, mindfulness, and somatic awareness as pathways toward emotional balance and self-understanding.
Carrie Powell, MA, is an Expressive Arts Therapist with a master’s degree from Lesley University and a bachelor’s in Fine Arts from the University of the Arts. She believes we all hold an innate capacity to express and heal beyond words. Carrie’s work integrates talk therapy with experiential methods that engage the body, emotions, imagination, and senses—supporting deeper processing and healing. Her holistic approach weaves expressive arts, mindfulness, and somatic awareness as pathways toward emotional balance and self-understanding.
Hi, my name is Danny Varughese LPC, and I'm the founder of Axon and Arbor. When you engage with my lab, you're a fellow reality-scientist with equal power, encouraged to continue strengthening your relationship with your own intuition, and given a space to clarify the voice of it.
I leverage hardcore neuroscience and the creativity that I've refined as a lifelong singer-songwriter with 2 albums out (look up Danny Varughese on Spotify/Apple Music).
Hi, my name is Danny Varughese LPC, and I'm the founder of Axon and Arbor. When you engage with my lab, you're a fellow reality-scientist with equal power, encouraged to continue strengthening your relationship with your own intuition, and given a space to clarify the voice of it.
I leverage hardcore neuroscience and the creativity that I've refined as a lifelong singer-songwriter with 2 albums out (look up Danny Varughese on Spotify/Apple Music).
We are a group of psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors who work with individuals, couples, and families. We competently treat all age groups, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. We tailor our treatment to your needs in a supportive environment, drawing on highly effective and well-supported interventions. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, insomnia, ADHD, and interpersonal problems are some of the many issues with which we can help. We also offer psychological evaluations for adult ADHD and therapy in German, Hebrew, Korean, and Spanish.
We are a group of psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and counselors who work with individuals, couples, and families. We competently treat all age groups, sexual orientations, and ethnicities. We tailor our treatment to your needs in a supportive environment, drawing on highly effective and well-supported interventions. Depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, insomnia, ADHD, and interpersonal problems are some of the many issues with which we can help. We also offer psychological evaluations for adult ADHD and therapy in German, Hebrew, Korean, and Spanish.
My approach is integrative, drawing from modalities such as Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy for Recovery (CT-R), Motivational Interviewing, Music Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based practices.
In today’s fast-paced, overwhelming world, many people struggle with anxiety, depression, and overstimulation without knowing why. Often, these symptoms stem from unresolved past trauma stored in the nervous system. My own journey began with anxiety around perfection, rule-following, and pleasing others. Through extensive training, I’ve learned how to process trauma and restore balance. Now, I am here to support your healing journey. You deserve to become the best version of yourself!
My approach is integrative, drawing from modalities such as Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Therapy for Recovery (CT-R), Motivational Interviewing, Music Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based practices.
In today’s fast-paced, overwhelming world, many people struggle with anxiety, depression, and overstimulation without knowing why. Often, these symptoms stem from unresolved past trauma stored in the nervous system. My own journey began with anxiety around perfection, rule-following, and pleasing others. Through extensive training, I’ve learned how to process trauma and restore balance. Now, I am here to support your healing journey. You deserve to become the best version of yourself!
I’m clear about the limits of therapy, how a lot of our pain comes from living in a pretty brutal society. But within that truth there is always room to explore: what -can- we change? What patterns are we stuck in that feel inevitable, but don’t have to be? I’ll create space, ask questions, and share reflections that help you experience yourself in ways that are hard to do alone. Over time, your relationship with yourself might get more curious, compassionate, honest, and aware - & that’s where things start to shift.
I’m clear about the limits of therapy, how a lot of our pain comes from living in a pretty brutal society. But within that truth there is always room to explore: what -can- we change? What patterns are we stuck in that feel inevitable, but don’t have to be? I’ll create space, ask questions, and share reflections that help you experience yourself in ways that are hard to do alone. Over time, your relationship with yourself might get more curious, compassionate, honest, and aware - & that’s where things start to shift.
I am prepared to offer all clients sessions using music therapy, mandala assessment research instrument (MARI), body-based and verbal counseling techniques, whatever you think would help you best we will use!
I am the ideal therapist for anyone looking to manage the present-day crises they're experiencing and/or look inward and reflect on how the past is impacting the present. If you're looking to process your pains or traumas from the past, develop new coping skills, deeply explore your feelings, strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others and do so with more than only words (such as through music, art, body-work, etc), then I may be the right therapist for you! If you are open to co-creating therapy goals with me and building safety and trust in our sessions together, I hope you'll reach out!
I am prepared to offer all clients sessions using music therapy, mandala assessment research instrument (MARI), body-based and verbal counseling techniques, whatever you think would help you best we will use!
I am the ideal therapist for anyone looking to manage the present-day crises they're experiencing and/or look inward and reflect on how the past is impacting the present. If you're looking to process your pains or traumas from the past, develop new coping skills, deeply explore your feelings, strengthen your relationship with yourself and/or others and do so with more than only words (such as through music, art, body-work, etc), then I may be the right therapist for you! If you are open to co-creating therapy goals with me and building safety and trust in our sessions together, I hope you'll reach out!
My clients are people navigating life transitions, learning to love their bodies, or questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Our time together might look like healing trauma, reconnecting with family, or using mindfulness exercises to create more bodily awareness. Through this process, I spend time with clients to discover the values and pieces of their identity making them who they are. A big part of my role is empowering these individual pieces so clients can feel whole.
My clients are people navigating life transitions, learning to love their bodies, or questioning their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Our time together might look like healing trauma, reconnecting with family, or using mindfulness exercises to create more bodily awareness. Through this process, I spend time with clients to discover the values and pieces of their identity making them who they are. A big part of my role is empowering these individual pieces so clients can feel whole.
I am also certified in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma therapy, and integrate creative and somatic approaches such as music therapy and yoga.
You fantasize daily about being someone who just can let things just roll off their shoulders and get on with life. Instead, you spend your time painstakingly reviewing that awkward conversation with your coworker or beating yourself up for turning down the invitation to your kind-of-friend’s birthday party. Everyone else seems to be able to handle social interactions smoothly and keep up with the frenetic pace of life, so the problem must be you. Or, could it be what happened to you? The past you thought you had “gotten over” is starting to show up more in your thoughts and dreams. You’re on edge, frustrated by your overreactions.
I am also certified in EMDR, an evidence-based trauma therapy, and integrate creative and somatic approaches such as music therapy and yoga.
You fantasize daily about being someone who just can let things just roll off their shoulders and get on with life. Instead, you spend your time painstakingly reviewing that awkward conversation with your coworker or beating yourself up for turning down the invitation to your kind-of-friend’s birthday party. Everyone else seems to be able to handle social interactions smoothly and keep up with the frenetic pace of life, so the problem must be you. Or, could it be what happened to you? The past you thought you had “gotten over” is starting to show up more in your thoughts and dreams. You’re on edge, frustrated by your overreactions.
I provide both in-person and online services including individual verbal counseling and music therapy for adults specializing in the modalities of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
It is my mission to help individuals experiencing mental health challenges, stress, and/or other life difficulties become more active and effective agents of their own recovery and success through the provision of high-quality holistic, collaborative treatment tailored to the individual's unique strengths and needs.
I also specialize in providing individual and group supervision for creative arts therapists and others who value the power and potential of the arts to heal and transform seeking to earn their professional counseling license (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
I provide both in-person and online services including individual verbal counseling and music therapy for adults specializing in the modalities of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
It is my mission to help individuals experiencing mental health challenges, stress, and/or other life difficulties become more active and effective agents of their own recovery and success through the provision of high-quality holistic, collaborative treatment tailored to the individual's unique strengths and needs.
I also specialize in providing individual and group supervision for creative arts therapists and others who value the power and potential of the arts to heal and transform seeking to earn their professional counseling license (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Philadelphia, PA 19103
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
Those working with Neurodiversity Consultants have been serving the neurodiverse individuals for decades. Created to address the growing need for lifespan support to neurodiverse individuals (including those who identify on the autism spectrum), Neurodiversity Consultants seeks to increase access to high-quality specialized services from experienced consultants, sometimes augmenting current services where applicable to optimize outcomes. With access to a variety of consultants, Neurodiversity Consultants is able to flexibly provide myriad services. Visit us at www.NeurodiversityConsultants.com
I earned my MMT in Music Therapy with a Counseling Endorsement in May 2025.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking the pressures of life, maybe even feeling unseen? You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to put what you’re feeling into words. Maybe you’ve learned to suppress it, overanalyze it, or carry it quietly because that’s what “being strong” was supposed to look like. Therapy offers a space to pause, explore what’s coming up, and begin understanding what’s underneath it all.
I earned my MMT in Music Therapy with a Counseling Endorsement in May 2025.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a cycle of overthinking the pressures of life, maybe even feeling unseen? You’re not alone. Sometimes it’s hard to put what you’re feeling into words. Maybe you’ve learned to suppress it, overanalyze it, or carry it quietly because that’s what “being strong” was supposed to look like. Therapy offers a space to pause, explore what’s coming up, and begin understanding what’s underneath it all.
Kristle J Small Counseling Group is a Black-owned counseling practice providing culturally responsive therapy in Philadelphia, throughout Pennsylvania, and in Delaware. If you are searching for a Black therapist in Philadelphia, a Black therapist in PA, or a Black therapist in Delaware who understands the impact of culture, identity, and lived experience on mental health, our team is here to support you.
We specialize in anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, depression treatment, behavioral therapy for children, teen counseling, and family therapy. Our practice is committed to serving Black and Brown communities, multicultural families.
Kristle J Small Counseling Group is a Black-owned counseling practice providing culturally responsive therapy in Philadelphia, throughout Pennsylvania, and in Delaware. If you are searching for a Black therapist in Philadelphia, a Black therapist in PA, or a Black therapist in Delaware who understands the impact of culture, identity, and lived experience on mental health, our team is here to support you.
We specialize in anxiety therapy, trauma therapy, depression treatment, behavioral therapy for children, teen counseling, and family therapy. Our practice is committed to serving Black and Brown communities, multicultural families.
Life can feel like riding a rollercoaster without a seatbelt—school, friendships, family, and figuring out your future can pile up fast. Anxiety insists everything is urgent, depression whispers nothing’s worth it, and you’re stuck in the middle. I help teens and young adults cut through the noise, build coping tools that actually work, and start feeling more like themselves.
Life can feel like riding a rollercoaster without a seatbelt—school, friendships, family, and figuring out your future can pile up fast. Anxiety insists everything is urgent, depression whispers nothing’s worth it, and you’re stuck in the middle. I help teens and young adults cut through the noise, build coping tools that actually work, and start feeling more like themselves.
People come to therapy for so many different reasons, and no two journeys are the same. Yet if you have arrived on this page, you are at least curious. "What can therapy do for me? Is change even possible?" What if we took that curiosity and kept going with it? What might you find along the way? What strengths were there all along? Therapy doesn't always need to feel like surgery. Often the tools you need are already within reach...they can just be hard to see. Let's turn on a few lights and see what is there.
People come to therapy for so many different reasons, and no two journeys are the same. Yet if you have arrived on this page, you are at least curious. "What can therapy do for me? Is change even possible?" What if we took that curiosity and kept going with it? What might you find along the way? What strengths were there all along? Therapy doesn't always need to feel like surgery. Often the tools you need are already within reach...they can just be hard to see. Let's turn on a few lights and see what is there.
I offer EMDR, trauma-informed talk therapy, and music therapy.
If you’ve tried talking your way through anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles and still feel stuck, I offer a way forward. Many of my clients come to me after finding that reflection or traditional talk therapy provided insight but not enough movement. My focused, multi-modal approach is designed to help you shift the patterns that keep resurfacing so you can move forward.
I offer EMDR, trauma-informed talk therapy, and music therapy.
If you’ve tried talking your way through anxiety, trauma, or relationship struggles and still feel stuck, I offer a way forward. Many of my clients come to me after finding that reflection or traditional talk therapy provided insight but not enough movement. My focused, multi-modal approach is designed to help you shift the patterns that keep resurfacing so you can move forward.
Dr. Jeff J. Rocker
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Philadelphia, PA 19103
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Hi, my name is Chesy, and I'm excited to connect with you! I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, Certified 200+h Yoga Teacher, and Certified Trauma of Money Practitioner.
I specialize in helping women, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community navigate challenges such as financial stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based and somatic techniques, motivational interviewing, humor, curiosity, and psychoeducation.
Hi, my name is Chesy, and I'm excited to connect with you! I’m a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Music Therapist, Certified 200+h Yoga Teacher, and Certified Trauma of Money Practitioner.
I specialize in helping women, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community navigate challenges such as financial stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, trauma, and identity development. My approach to healing is rooted in intersectional feminism, humanistic tenets, and trauma-informed care, incorporating mindfulness-based and somatic techniques, motivational interviewing, humor, curiosity, and psychoeducation.
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How does music therapy work?
A music therapist will begin by assessing the client’s specific needs and getting a sense of their musical ability and interests. Musical training is not required, and clients of all ages can benefit from this type of therapy. The therapist will then make a plan for how to achieve the client’s therapeutic goal(s) using a range of receptive (e.g., listening to a song) and active (e.g., drumming in a group) music therapy techniques.
What are some common music therapy techniques?
Music therapy usually involves listening to music (either live or recorded). Music therapy clients may also make music on popular instruments, such as the piano, guitar, and hand drum, or sing. Sometimes music therapy can include guided imagery. A music therapist may ask clients to improvise on the spot or even compose their own songs. Dancing or moving to music can be an effective intervention to help clients feel more fully grounded in their bodies and remain in the present moment.
How does music therapy help with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Music therapy can be a valuable creative outlet for clients with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who have trouble putting their painful feelings into words. Listening to music can be relaxing while making music as part of a group provides plenty of opportunities to connect with other people. In addition to its mood-boosting effects, music therapy can help clients build resilience and overcome PTSD symptoms that may interfere with their daily lives.
How long does music therapy take?
Music therapy sessions generally last between 30 and 50 minutes. They can be scheduled in advance (for example, once a week) or can be done on an as-needed basis. Some clients will only require a handful of music therapy sessions to achieve their goals, while others may need months or longer, depending on their specific concern.