About Audrey

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Originally from the Inland Northwest, Audrey earned her Music Therapy degree at Seattle Pacific University before completing her 1,200-hour internship at The Music Therapy Center of California in San Diego.

Since earning her board certification, Audrey has worked with a wide range of clients—in particular, children and adults with developmental delays and disabilities including Autism, ADHD, Down’s Syndrome, William’s Syndrome, and Alzheimer’s.

Audrey started Bloom Music Therapy with the desire to help children grow into their brightest and most authentic selves—especially those who are too often pushed aside or forgotten.

People often refer to Audrey as “glitter glue,” due to her ability to bring vibrancy and connection to her sessions and her commitment to seeing every person blossom.

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Credentials

Music Therapist - Board-Certified (MT-BC)

Neurologic Music Therapist

B.A. in Music Therapy, Special Education Emphasis

Minor in Psychology

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  • I became a music therapist because of my desire to serve people through something I love. Music has been a passion of mine for years. My fondest memories are of singing with my dad as a child, playing the piano with my sisters, performing in choirs and musicals.

    I am driven by my desire to help people who have tried seemingly every other avenue and come up empty. Music therapy is a fun, life-giving alternative to traditional therapies and I am so proud to be in this profession.

  • I love seeing my clients come alive. Children who have never said a word are suddenly vocalizing, engaged, and moving along to the music. Adults with memory loss are remembering the names of their children or their favorite pair of cowboy boots from their childhood, all because they were singing along to their favorite songs.

    Music’s ability to unlock people’s emotions, growth, and self-expression is a beautiful thing, and being a part of that process is something I will never take for granted.

  • I believe that each person is intrinsically valuable and has a unique voice, in spite of disability, illness, injury, or challenging circumstances.

    Music does not require anything of the individual (such as talent or special training) but instead provides endless opportunities for growth and learning.

    I have been trained in the neuroscience of music and believe in creating space and safety for individuals to learn, grow, change, and be themselves.

    My approach focuses on each individual's strengths and celebrates each person for who they are. This allows them to bloom bright.