Meet Em (she/they)
Emily Stewart is a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with advanced training in trauma-informed care, neurologic music therapy, addiction treatment, mental health support, identity development, queer studies, and disability studies. They have been in practice since 2017, and joyfully opened Black Rock Music Therapy Services in 2023.
"As human beings, our job in life is to help people realize how rare and valuable each one of us really is, that each of us has something that no one else has - or ever will have - something inside that is unique to all time. It's our job to encourage each other to discover that uniqueness and to provide ways of developing its expression."
- Mr. Fred Rogers
Services Offered
Personalized Music Therapy
Meet with a music therapist to discuss what you need most in your life at this time. Work one-on-one to share your life story, process emotional needs, and grow at your own pace.
Possible topics include addiction recovery, identity development, cognitive skill development, pain management, quality of life improvement, social skill development, and so much more.
Family Music Therapy
Meet with a music therapist to improve family dynamics through musical play experiences. All services are specific to the family and the needs expressed by each member.
A strengths-based approach is used to highlight positive relationships, while also working on mutual understanding and cultivating joy.
Testimonials
"Through her expertise in music therapy, Emily has not only helped my father regain his mobility and his ability to sing but has also reignited his passion for life and music. Her sessions have been transformative, giving my father a renewed sense of purpose and joy."
-Child of a music therapy client
“[Music therapy] is the most important group I’ve had in my recovery.”
-Addiction recovery music therapy group participant
“So skillful in creating music. [Em] brings written songs to life. [They are] highly compassionate, passionate and empathetic.”
-Staff member at a recovery center for young adults
