Music is Life

a therapeutic music experience

Music Psychotherapy fosters emotional, psychological, physical and spiritual growth and healing.

Services

Music is Life is a private practice that offers individual psychotherapy to clients in our midtown offices and virtually. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Allison accepts most “out-of-network” insurance plans and guides in navigating individual insurances.

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Austin Vocal Psychotherapy
Developed by Dr. Diane Austin, vocal psychotherapy is an advanced model of music psychotherapy that can deepen the therapy process with a focus on our natural sounds, vocal improvisation, the breath, the mind/body connection, songs, and dialogue to promote interpersonal growth and change.
Music Psychotherapy for Anxiety and Depression
Through music, clients can access and express emotions that are difficult to process verbally, including feelings that may be related to early trauma. Different music interventions can help clients release a variety of feelings, often leading to an emotional catharsis. Music can be a great “holding environment” for the expression of emotions.
Older Adults
Music can awaken memories, stimulate cognition, and help clients feel empowered while coping with a loss of functioning. Often family members are surprised by their loved one’s ability to remember lyrics, hum along to tunes, tap out a rhythm on the drum, or move along to the music.

“Building a safe and supportive relationship with clients is extremely important, so that they feel comfortable and secure. I like to be a partner on their journey towards healing and self-discovery.”

– Allison Reynolds, LCSW-R, LCAT, MT-BC

Learn more about the services offered and the approach we take with our clients.

Our Services

About

Allison Reynolds, LCSW-R, LCAT, MT-BC

Music Psychotherapist, AVPT (Austin Vocal Psychotherapist), Clinical Social Worker, Creative Arts Therapist

“I’m Allison, and I’m passionate about the transformative power of music in therapy. Whether channeling my emotions through a moving Chopin piece on the piano or feeling powerful improvising a blues on the tenor saxophone, music has played a huge part in helping me discover who I am.

As a music and verbal psychotherapist, I believe in creating a nurturing space where you can explore, heal, and grow. Grounded in compassion and empathy, I understand how music can touch our souls and facilitate healing. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, seeking to reconnect with yourself, or looking to process emotions, I’m here to support you.

Let’s embark on this path together, using music and the creative arts to express what words sometimes cannot. Your story matters, and I’m honored to be a part of it.”

– Allison Reynolds

Allison Reynolds and Dr. Diane Austin

Credentials

LCSW-R (Licensed Social Worker-Registered)
LCAT (Licensed Creative Arts Therapist)
MT-BC (Music Therapist Board Certified)
AVPT Trainer (Austin Vocal Psychotherapist)

Certifications

Trainer Certification in Austin Vocal Psychotherapy
Post-Graduate Training in Vocal Psychotherapy and Depth Psychology
Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Level 1 Advanced Training Course in Clinical Techniques and Procedures

Adjunct Professor

New York University Adjunct Professor at the Music Department/NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development

Facilitator

Distance Training Groups for the U.S.-Based Distance Training Program in Austin Vocal Psychotherapy is a two-year advanced training course available to post-master music therapists. A certificate in Austin Vocal Psychotherapy will be awarded upon completion of the training. The course consists of two 5-day experiential intensive workshops each year in New York City, plus monthly online seminars and supervision.

For more information please email mailto:austinvocalpsychotherapy@gmail.com

Degrees

Master of Arts in Music Therapy (New York University)
Master of Social Work (Hunter College)
Bachelor of Music Therapy (University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire/London Metropolitan University)

Memberships

Publications

Monti, Elisa & Durham, Megan & Reynolds, Allison. (2024). Focusing the Scope: The Voice Practitioner’s Role in Trauma-Informed Care. Journal of Singing. 80. 455-462. 10.53830/sing.00029
Reynolds, Allison. (2023). Finding Hope: Using Vocal Psychotherapy to Companion a Client with Early-Stage Alzheimer’s. Music Therapy Today World Federation of Music Therapy online journal. 18 (1), 289-290

Board Member | Voice and Trauma

Voice and Trauma Research and Connection Group

Contact Allison

Email: allison@musicislifenyc.com

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Midtown Office on Mondays:

202 West 40th Street

New York, NY 10018

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Midtown Office on Fridays:

303 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY 10016

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