FAQ
Q: I am not a musician. Do I need to know how to play an instrument to participate in music therapy?
A: No! I believe that we are all musical beings whether we have had training or not. Our hearts beat in time. We walk in tempo. Our speaking voices are melodic phrases. Anyone can benefit from engaging in musical experiences, whether they are receptive or expressive.
Q: What if I want to talk in therapy and have a lot to share with you? Is there space for talking in this process?
A: Yes! You will guide the direction of our process together. I am happy to work with you in words. As a music therapist, I listen carefully to how you are speaking: your tone, your inflection, and phrasing. This helps me literally attune to you and provide empathy and support.
Q: Does effective therapy have to be something that I engage in for months or years?
A: The length of a therapy process really depends upon what you need and are looking for. I am open to working in whatever way suits you. My philosophy is that we are changed by each experience we have in our lives, whether in one session or many. Therapy may be a series of experiences we share over time through milestones and challenges, but it also may be a shorter process. I honor each individual’s unique “growth time.”
Q: Does your practice take insurance?
A: My fee is $200 per individual session. Please check to see if I can accept your insurance by clicking this link: https://headway.co/providers/suzanne-sorel?utm_source=pem&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_campaign=101204
I am happy to create a superbill if your plan allows for out-of-network mental health coverage. I understand that the cost of therapy is high. I am committed to ensuring accessibility when possible. I am offering a reduced fee for a percentage of my practice.
“Music can lift us out of depression or move us to tears- it’s a remedy, a tonic, orange juice for the ear. But for many of my neurological patients, music is even more—it can provide access, even when no medication can, to movement, to speech, to life. For them, music is not a luxury, but a necessity.”
