Creative Arts Therapy

A music therapist must be a licensed creative arts therapist in order to practice psychotherapy in New York State (NYS). Suzannah maintains a NYS license and provides, when appropriate, video-conferencing sessions to individuals residing there.

The following consumer information is taken from the New York State Office of Professions website.

“Creative arts therapy is a profession that uses active engagement in the arts to address mental, emotional, developmental, and behavioral disorders. Creative arts therapy uses the relationship between the patient and therapist in the context of the artistic process as a dynamic force for change. It can also be used to manage stress and promote mental and physical health.”

“Creative arts therapists are trained in psychotherapy and in specific arts disciplines, which may include dance/movement therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, poetry therapy and art therapy. They have training in areas that include clinical practice and human development as well as the use of the creative arts to provide appropriate services, and multicultural and artistic traditions.”