Some kids carry more than words can hold.
Your kid is struggling.
You fiercely protect their spark.
We help it ignite.
Music Therapy | Art Therapy | Mental Health Counseling
Serving the Seacoast since 2010
WHO WE HELP
ADHD
MELTDOWNS
BIG FEELINGS
EMOTIONAL REGULATION
STROKE &
BRAIN INJURY
IMPULSE CONTROL
VISUAL
IMPAIRMENT
ALZHEIMER’S & MEMORY CARE
HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
AUTISM
ANXIETY
DISABILITIES
DOWN SYNDROME
SENSORY INTEGRATION
SOCIAL
STRUGGLES
SPEECH & LANGUAGE
DELAYS
SELF-ESTEEM & CONFIDENCE
NEURO-DIVERGENCE
OUR SERVICES
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Music Therapy
Our team of music therapists provide individual and group music therapy sessions in Dover, NH and at partner locations throughout the Seacoast. We empower children, teens, and adults to build a strong sense of self-worth, and belonging. We support personal growth and development, enhance wellness, and inspire creative self-expression.
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Mental Health Counseling for Children
Our Mental Health Counselors seamlessly integrate the creative arts into their sessions. That means, in addition to what we offer as Music Therapists, our Mental Health Counselors can also diagnose and treat mental illnesses, administer psychological assessments, screen for suicidality, and offer psychoeducation on psychological disorders and concepts to clients and families.
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Music & Art Classes
Our music & art classes focus on wellness, strengthening relationships and building strong social-emotional skills. With a variety of class offerings and locations, our programs provide opportunities for caregivers and children (birth - 10 years old) to make music and support childhood development.
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Community Partnerships
We partner with schools, hospitals, recovery centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitative centers, hospice agencies and other community organizations to bring our services to you. We can provide individual & group therapy services as well as speaking engagements, educational workshops and consultative services.
Meet Our Team
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy here. Our highly qualified team of therapists builds an approach around your unique strengths, your needs, and yes — even your music preferences. Our therapists hold specialized credentials and actively pursue continuing education, supervision, and training — because the world keeps changing, and so do we.
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![Marissa Scott - Music Therapist]()
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![Emma Martin - Music Therapist]()
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![Kathryn Coolidge - Mental Health Counselor]()
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Jessica Kaptcianos, MA, MT-BC
(She/Her)
Music Therapist
New Hampshire
WHAT FAMILIES ARE SAYING
"At Sonatina Center, my daughter has simply thrived - from communication to interactions to cognition and auditory processing - at each step on the journey, she's been fabulously supported by her amazing music therapists!"
Holly Carman, Parent
"We drive over an hour each week so my daughter can continue to thrive and learn to be her best self. I can't say enough how thankful we are to have discovered this wonderful place."
Jennifer Smith, Parent
"We are blown away by the impact these sessions have had on our daughter's coping, self awareness and confidence. We love the family approach Cacia has taken and love being involved in this safe space of self expression for our girl."
Jablonski Family
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
The Sonatina Center partners with schools, hospitals, recovery centers, assisted living facilities, rehabilitative centers, hospice agencies and other community organizations to bring our services to you. We can provide individual & group therapy services as well as speaking engagements and consultative services. Check out some of the amazing organizations we've been able to bring our services to!
OUR BLOG
Choosing the right music for memory care clients is one of the most meaningful parts of music therapy practice. Here's a repertoire list from our intern's experience working with older adults this year — and the story behind it.