MEET DR. LIM

Meet Dr. Hayoung Audrey Lim, Ph.D. a board-certified & licensed music therapist, educator, researcher, cellist, Biblical Counselor, author, actress, and creative arts practitioner with more than 26 years of clinical experience and over 18 years in higher education. She is the founder and director of ELim Therapy Music & Arts, where she provides evidence-based music therapy, Biblical Counseling, creative arts counseling, and wellness programs that integrate music, creative arts, mindfulness, self-compassion, and Christian faith to promote holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit.

Dr. Lim's extensive clinical experience spans across a diverse range of populations, including children with developmental disorders, neurologic and geriatric patients, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and patients in various medical settings such as neonatal, pediatric, and palliative care. Her research is particularly noteworthy for its focus on the impact of music on children with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and the significant role of musical experiences in enhancing cognition, speech, language, and physical rehabilitation. Additionally, her prominent work in music-based memory training offers new hope for patients with dementia.

An innovator in her field, Dr. Lim developed 'Music-Centered Mindfulness Psychotherapy,' a unique approach that has garnered attention and respect in the music therapy community. Her research and findings have been widely recognized, with publications in esteemed journals like the Journal of Music Therapy, Psychology of Music, and more. Dr. Lim is a champion of Connecting Hearts through Music and Creative Arts.

Currently, Dr. Lim serves as Director of Science for 'Sing and Speak 4 Kids' at iQsonics.com, where her expertise continues to shape innovative therapeutic approaches for young children. Author of the influential book "Developmental Speech-language Training through Music for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders," Dr. Lim's contributions extend beyond therapy into the realm of education, providing valuable insights and strategies for professionals working with autistic individuals.

Beyond her professional pursuits, she is also a film maker/actress; was nominated for Best Actress in the 20th 168 Film Festival for a short film <The Art of Kindness> which is 2025 The Telly Awards Gold Winner. Dr. Lim is committed to incorporate multiple forms of arts such as literature, music, studio arts, photography, films, theater, and dance into her therapeutic endeavor.

Dr. Hayoung Lim is married to Rev. Timothy Yum, Ph.D., and together they have faithfully served the Wichita Korean Baptist Church in Kansas.

Discover the transformative healing power of music & creative art therapy with Dr. Hayoung Audrey Lim, a visionary in her field who is able to impact thousands with her extensive knowledge and delicate care.

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DR. LIM’S PUBLICATIONS

  • The Effect of Personality Type and Musical Tasks on Self Perceived Arousal

    Lim, H. A. (2008). The Effect of Personality Type and Musical Tasks on Self Perceived Arousal. Journal of Music Therapy, 45 (2), 147-164.

  • Use of Music to Improve Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical Orientation. Music Therapy Perspectives

    Lim, H. A. (2009). Use of Music to Improve Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theoretical Orientation. Music Therapy Perspectives, 27 (2), 103-114.

  • Effect of “Developmental Speech and Language Training through Music” on Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Lim, H. A. (2010). Effect of “Developmental Speech and Language Training through Music” on Speech Production in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Journal of Music Therapy, 47 (1), 3-25.

  • Use of Music in Applied Behavior Analysis Verbal Behavior Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Lim, H. A. (2010). Use of Music in Applied Behavior Analysis Verbal Behavior Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Music Therapy Perspectives, 28 (2), 95-105.

  • Music Therapy Career Aptitude Test. Journal of Music Therapy

    Lim, H. A. (2011). Music Therapy Career Aptitude Test. Journal of Music Therapy, 48 (3), 395-417.

  • The Effects of Therapeutic Instrument Music Performance on Endurance Level, Self-Perceived Fatigue Level, and Self-Perceived Exertion of Inpatient in Physical Rehabilitation

    Lim, H. A., Miller, K., & Fabian, C. (2011). The Effects of Therapeutic Instrument Music Performance on Endurance Level, Self-Perceived Fatigue Level, and Self-Perceived Exertion of Inpatient in Physical Rehabilitation. Journal of Music Therapy, 48 (2), 124-148.

  • The Effects of Music Therapy Incorporated with Applied Behavior Analysis Verbal Behavior Approach for Children with Autism

    Lim, H. A., & Draper, E. (2011). The Effects of Music Therapy Incorporated with Applied Behavior Analysis Verbal Behavior Approach for Children with Autism. Journal of Music Therapy, 48(4).

  • Developmental speech-language training through music for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories and clinical application

    Lim, H. A. (2012). Developmental speech-language training through music for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Theories and clinical application. London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.

  • Communication and Language Development: Implications for Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders

    Lim. H. A. (2012). Communication and Language Development: Implications for Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders. In P. Kern & M. Humpal (Eds.), Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Ch. 11). London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.

  • Dr. Hayoung Lim’s music therapy stories

    Lim, H. A. (2012, March – 2013, December). Dr. Hayoung Lim’s music therapy stories [Letter to the editor]. Korea World, p. A 44.

  • Why Music for Speech & Language Development. In the Department of Psychology University of Calcutta (Eds.), International Conference on Developmental Disability

    Lim, H. A. (2014). Why Music for Speech & Language Development. In the Department of Psychology University of Calcutta (Eds.), International Conference on Developmental Disability (pp.8), Kolkata, West-Bengal, India.

  • Music Therapy Career Aptitude Test & General Self-Efficacy. Journal of Music Therapy

    Lim, H. A. & Befi, C. (2014). Music Therapy Career Aptitude Test & General Self-Efficacy. Journal of Music Therapy.51(4), 382-395

  • Effects of Music Therapy and Piano Lesson on Academic Achievement, Classroom Behaviors, and Self-esteem of At- Risk Students: A pilot study

    Lim, H. A., Miller, K., & Ruiz, S. (2014). Effects of Music Therapy and Piano Lesson on Academic Achievement, Classroom Behaviors, and Self-esteem of At- Risk Students: A pilot study. GSTF JMusic, 1 (1).

  • Musical Tasks and Energetic Arousal

    Lim. H. A., & Watson, A. L. (2018). Musical Tasks and Energetic Arousal. Journal of Music Therapy, 55,109-131.

  • The Effect of Music on Arousal, Enjoyment, and Cognitive Enhancement. Psychology of Music

    Lim, H. A. & Park, H. K. (2018). The Effect of Music on Arousal, Enjoyment, and Cognitive Enhancement. Psychology of Music.

  • Application of the Helping Model on music therapy practice for individuals with alcohol use disorder: Theoretical orientation and empirical implication

    Lim, H. A. (2018). Application of the Helping Model on music therapy practice for individuals with alcohol use disorder: Theoretical orientation and empirical implication. Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy, First View (Advance online publication), 1-18.

  • The Effects of Music Listening on Affect, Self-efficacy, Mental Exertion and Task Performance of Online Learners

    Lim, H. A., & Bang, E. (2018). The Effects of Music Listening on Affect, Self-efficacy, Mental Exertion and Task Performance of Online Learners. The Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education, 8 (1).

  • Perceptual Differences in Music Therapy Clinical Supervision: Perspectives of Students and Supervisors

    Lim, H. A. & Quant, S. (2018). Perceptual Differences in Music Therapy Clinical Supervision: Perspectives of Students and Supervisors. Nordic Journal of Music Therapy.

  • Communication development in children with autism spectrum disorder: Considerations for music therapy practice

    Lundeen-Smith, L., & Lim, H. A. (2018). Communication development in children with autism spectrum disorder: Considerations for music therapy practice. In P. Kern & M. Humpal (Eds 2nd.), Early Childhood Music Therapy and Autism Spectrum Disorders (Ch. 11). London, UK: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Ltd.

  • Healing through Music Therapy

    Lim, Hayoung (2019) "Healing through Music Therapy," Spiritus: ORU Journal of Theology: Vol. 4 : No. 2.

  • Effect of Sing and Speak 4 Kids: An Online Music-Based Speech and Language Learning Game for Children in Early Intervention

    Lim, H. A., S., Sonnenschein, D., & Ellis, E. (2022). Effect of Sing and Speak 4 Kids: An Online Music-Based Speech and Language Learning Game for Children in Early Intervention. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 1-17.

  • Finding Shalom

    Lim, Hayoung (2022) "Editorial: Finding Shalom," Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education: Vol. 12 : Iss. 1 , Article 4. Available at https://digitalshowcase.oru.edu/sotl_ched/vol12/iss1/4

  • Teaching Musical Skills and Developing Music Therapy Interventions

    Lim, H. A. (2023). Teaching Musical Skills and Developing Music Therapy Interventions. In J. L. Matson (Ed.), Applied Behavior Analysis: A Comprehensive Handbook (Ch.44). Springer Nature.

  • Reciprocal Communication Training through Music for Autistic Children

    Lim, H. A., Kim, S., Arevalo, A., Lee, H., & Nossaman, S. (2025). Reciprocal Communication Training Through Music (RCTM) for Autistic Children. Journal of music therapy, 62(2).

  • Christian Music Therapy

    Lim, H. A. (2021) “Editorial: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Christian Music Therapy.” Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education: Vol.11: iss.1, Article 4.

  • Bach & Bible

    Lim, H.A. (2024) "Bach & Bible: “Erbarme dich, mein Gott”," Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning for Christians in Higher Education: Vol. 14 : Iss. 1 , Article 1.

THE ELIM METHOD

  • MINDFULNESS

    Dive into a journey of self-awareness and inner peace. Our mindfulness-focused approach helps you navigate life's challenges with greater clarity and calm.

  • Self-Compassion

    Transform your life with the healing power of self-kindness. Our programs are designed to nurture self-compassion, empowering you to face life's challenges with resilience and grace.

  • Creativity

    Experience the therapeutic power of music and art. Sessions blend creativity with healing, offering a unique pathway opening your heart to express, explore, and embrace emotions.

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