Kathryn coolidge, CMHC, MT-bc  

(She/Her)

Mental health counselor candidate for licensure
Board-Certified Music Therapist

Ages I Work With:  Children

I’m Passionate About Working With:

  • Young children who have big emotions

  • Young children who need mental health support

  • Children of all ages working on developmental skills 

  •  Therapy is a collaborative process.

  • Clients are the experts in their own lives.

  • Building and maintaining a strong therapeutic relationships is a crucial part of therapy

  • Music can be a therapeutic tool to help individuals meet their goals.

  • Each individual comes with their own unique experiences, and therefore, their therapy experience will be unique as well. 

i believe…

IN MY SESSIONs I LIKE TO:

  • Utilize art, play, and movement in addition to music. 

  • Follow the client’s lead and interests.

  • Provide opportunities of structure and improvisation (free/unplanned play) 

  • Get to know my client’s preferences 

  • I completed my undergraduate studies in 2018 at the University of Connecticut, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, which I titled “Wellness Through Music.” I earned a Master of Arts from Lesley University in 2022 in clinical mental health counseling with a specialization in music therapy and became a board-certified music therapist. Most of my experience is with children and adults with mental health needs, but I also have worked with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as group work.

  • MA: Master of Arts

    MT-BC: Board-Certified Music Therapist

  • I utilize an eclectic approach, drawing on different techniques and approaches to best support each individual’s strengths and address client’s unique experiences and goals. I hope to create a supportive, empathetic, and empowering space for growth and creativity, utilizing music, art, movement, and play to help individuals meet their goals holistically. In counseling sessions, I also draw on techniques from CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and use a strengths-based approach