WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST SESSION
What does a session look like?
As with a talk therapy session, our first session is to get to know you. We will discuss what you want out of therapy and establish goals together. Maybe it's to feel less anxious or to move through grief. Maybe it's to address substance use or disordered eating patterns.
If you have questions for me about the therapeutic process, I'm happy to answer those at any point. I am someone who always want to know the "why" of anything and I welcome questions in the moment. There will always be a therapeutic reason for what we're doing in session.
YOUR MUSIC THERAPIST
I'm Allie Longworth, a board-certified, master's level music therapist who is passionate about using the power of music and relationship to cultivate inner strength, connect with a sense of peace, empowerment, and healing in order to promote resilience in a world that can be challenging and unpredictable. I believe my life's work is to be of service to my community through my trade and I am excited to be of service to you.
I have a master's degree (and bachelor's equivalency) in music therapy from Radford University, where I studied an integrative approach, learning both talk therapy and music therapy techniques. I also have a bachelor's degree in music production and recording technology from Shenandoah Conservatory.
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When I am not doing music therapy, some things I enjoy are playing electric or acoustic guitar, drums, singing, writing my own music, exploring the outdoors, gardening, learning new skills or working on various projects. I am passionate about continuing to grow personally and professionally and believe strongly in therapists doing their own personal work.