AUTHOR

Abby Klemm MT-BC

Licensing & Certifications:

MT-BC: Music Therapist – Board Certified

Professional Background

Abby Klemm, MT-BC has been a professional music therapist since 2016. She has experience working under the Medicaid Waiver in Indiana providing music therapy for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Currently, Abby resides in Cincinnati, OH where she is a staff music therapist for Music Therapy Services, LLC. Abby provides group and individual music therapy services through a trauma-informed, resource-oriented approach. She uses person-centered and strengths-based lenses to assist clients in accessing their potential through the power of musical connections. Abby has extensive experience working with individuals throughout the life span who have experienced trauma, mental health, and developmental needs. She has additional training in music therapy with adolescents and introductory training in utilizing the DIR-Floortime© model within music therapy.

Professional Affiliations:

American Music Therapy Association, professional member since 2016
Association of Ohio Music Therapists, professional member since 2017, Secretary and Membership Coordinator since 2018

Education:

B.M. (Bachelor of Music), Music Therapy, University of Dayton

Areas of Focus

Abby Klemm offers trauma-informed music therapy services in Cincinnati, OH, specializing in adolescent mental health and complex trauma. With a focus on person-centered care and strengths-based approaches, Abby fosters healing and growth through the power of musical connections.

Abby Klemm utilizes a number of therapeutic approaches, including:

Adolescent mental health
Complex trauma
Foster care youth
Neurodiversity

Introductory training in utilizing the DIR-Floortime© model within music therapy
Resource-oriented music therapy

Books & Journals

Women’s perceptions of the usefulness of group music therapy in addictions recovery

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9 Benefits of Music Therapy

Music Therapy is an experiential therapy that involves the use of collaborative music-based experiences with a credentialed music therapist to facilitate health and wellness. In a music therapy session, a client may engage in intentional music listening, playing an instrument, singing, or writing music. Music therapy has many proven benefits and is used to improve quality of life in mental, physical, spiritual, social, and emotional areas.

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Music Therapy: How It Works, Cost, & What to Expect

In a music therapy session, a client may engage in music listening, playing an instrument, singing, or writing songs.

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