We are currently a direct-pay provider for the Step Up for Students FES-UA program and accept private-pay for music therapy services. We do not accept insurance at this time.

Individual (1:1) music therapy sessions begin with a one-time assessment which is typically 1 hour. After that, individual sessions are typically scheduled once per week, though sessions may be offered several times a week if appropriate. Since music therapy services might be reccomended at different frequencies, contact Motive Music Therapy, LLC., directly at motivemusictherapy@gmail.com for pricing. Travel rates for the therapist might be included. Read more about the No Surprises Act Here: https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises

Motive Music Therapy accepts credit card payments through SimplePractice. Step-up For Students uses a direct pay system through the EMA portal. Please contact Motive Music Therapy at motivemusictherapy@gmail.com if you have any additional questions!

We currently do home visits and travel to different facilities in the Tampa Bay Area. In the future, we hope to have a studio space.

Teletherapy, or therapy via telehealth, is when therapy is conducted over a secure, HIPPA-compliant video connection. Learn more about telehealth here: https://www.musictherapy.org/music_therapy_in_telehealth/

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 program. Music therapy is an established health profession in which musis is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the stregths and needs of each client, the music therapist provides treatment which can include creating, singing, moving to, and /or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. To find out more visit https://www.musictherapy.org/about/musictherapy/

Individuals of all ages and abilities may benefit from music therapy. Music therapists work with expectant mothers, in the Nenonatal Intensive Care Units, with children and adults with medical diagnoses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health needs. The range of settings that music therapists work is expansive including, but not limited to, assisted living facilities, palliative care, hospice, schools, and mental health facilities. Out field is diverse and continously growing. If you are interested in music therapy, there is a high chance that music therapy will be beneficial to you or someone you know.

Music therapy is highly unique and individualized so there is no "one size fits all" session. Music therapists use client-preferred music to adress their goals. Music therapists can adress cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and communication goals using multiple different instruments and therapeutic techniques. Our therapists have experience stepping into a Pacifier Assisted Lullaby session in the NICU and then leading a verbal processing session with an original song to work on coping skills. Each session depends on the unique needs and preferences of the client.