“Music-Centered Psychotherapy combines the power of music with the depth of psychotherapy. By using improvisation, songwriting, and guided listening, clients are able to explore emotions, build resilience, and discover new pathways to healing and self-understanding."

Professional musician and licensed therapist Dr. Hayoung Audrey Lim delivers an hour of live music and guided counseling exercises for your emotional wellness: mindfulness, stress relief, self-esteem, coping with anxiety/depression. Therapist and client foster healing, resilience, and self-compassion through mindful music-making experience.

🎶 Benefits of Music-Centered Psychotherapy

1. Deep Emotional Access

• Music reaches emotions that words alone may not capture.

• Clients often experience breakthroughs in self-expression, processing grief, trauma, or complex emotions through sound, rhythm, and melody.

2. Enhanced Self-Awareness

• Improvisation, songwriting, or guided listening help clients explore subconscious thoughts and feelings.

• Musical experiences can mirror inner states, offering a safe medium for reflection and insight.

3. Nonverbal Communication

• Especially helpful for clients who struggle with verbal processing (children, neurodiverse individuals, trauma survivors).

• Music provides a shared language, reducing barriers to therapeutic connection.

4. Mind-Body Integration

• Active music-making engages the body (breathing, movement, coordination) while stimulating the brain.

• Encourages regulation of mood, nervous system balance, and stress reduction.

5. Creative Empowerment

• Making music empowers clients to take an active role in their healing.

• Builds self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of accomplishment.

6. Therapeutic Relationship Strengthening

• Co-creating music fosters trust, intimacy, and collaboration between client and therapist.

• The shared musical space deepens relational attunement beyond spoken dialogue.

7. Evidence-Based Benefits

• Research shows music-centered psychotherapy can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

• Supports emotional regulation, trauma integration, and personal growth in both individual and group contexts.

8. Personal Meaning & Identity

• Music is tied to memory, culture, and personal identity.

• Exploring meaningful songs or creating new music helps clients connect with their story, heritage, and sense of self.

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Available at ELim Studio for adolescents, adults, and seniors.

Four sessions are a required minimum.

Contact for Music Centered Psychotherapy: hayoung_l@hotmail.com

Following a free 25 minute consultation, we will accomplish restoration, wellness, and growth through a combination of personalized music & creative art interventions.

Proven benefit for children with developmental disorders (Autism, ADHD, Speech Delay, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, etc.) : improved emotional expression, social interaction, cognitive skills, motor skills, and language advancement.

Proven benefit for seniors and individuals with neurodiversity/neurologic disorders (i.e. Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Stroke, etc.) : cognitive rehabilitation, motor coordination, memory support, stress reduction.

Proven benefit for adolescents & adults seeking to improve mental health: emotional wellness, mindfulness, stress relief, self-esteem, coping with anxiety/depression.

For children with developmental disorders or individuals with neurologic disorders, a comprehensive assessment may be required to develop individual treatment protocols and design music therapy & creative art therapy interventions.

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Four sessions are a required minimum.

Contact for Neuro-Developmental Music Therapy: elimmusictherapy.com

elimmusictherapy@gmail.com

Creative arts integrated counseling experience to express, explore, and embrace your thoughts and emotions. Dr. Hayoung Lim, Ph.D., LPMT, MT-BC will design and provide on-line counseling sessions to nurture self-compassion, empowering you to face life’s challenges with resilience and grace.

🌿 Benefits of Online Creative Counseling

1. Accessibility & Convenience

• You can attend sessions from the comfort of your own home, eliminating travel barriers.

• Flexible scheduling makes therapy more practical and sustainable.

2. Comfort & Safety

• Being in a familiar environment often reduces anxiety and helps you feel more at ease.

• Particularly valuable for children, teens, or clients who may find clinical settings intimidating.

• Provides continuity of care during illness, weather disruptions, or travel.

3. Creative Expression Beyond Distance

• Music, art, movement, and mindfulness activities adapt well to virtual sessions with digital tools (e.g., screen-sharing, virtual instruments, guided exercises).

• You can use your own instruments, art materials, or household items—empowering yourself to make therapy part of everyday life.

4. Personal Empowerment

• Provides opportunities for self-reflection and creativity outside of sessions (e.g., journaling, artwork, or practicing music assignments).

5. Therapeutic Connection Still Works Online

• Research shows telehealth counseling can be as effective as in-person, especially when it involves structured, creative, and interactive methods.

• Many clients find it easier to open up online, particularly adolescents and young adults.

6. Inclusive & Flexible for Diverse Needs

• Supports children with developmental differences, adults with mental health concerns, and seniors with mobility issues.

• Offers families the chance to participate together in creative exercises across locations.

7. Continuity of Care Across Life Transitions

• You can continue therapy during relocations, college transitions, or job changes.

• Consistency strengthens progress and outcomes over time.

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Contact for Online Creative Counseling: hayoung_l@hotmail.com