Thomas Dalton

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC) with more than 25 years of experience helping people navigate emotional challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.

My dual background in counseling and music therapy allows me to offer both traditional talk therapy and music-based therapeutic approaches. Music is never a requirement—you do not need to be a musician or have any musical experience. Instead, it is an additional therapeutic tool that can be incorporated when it feels meaningful and helpful to you.

My therapy style is open, caring, positive, meeting clients where they are. I believe in treating people with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and offering unconditional positive regard.

Sometimes talking about what you're going through isn't enough. Music can provide another way to explore emotions, memories, relationships, identity, grief, and life changes—sometimes helping us reach places that are difficult to put into words.

My background is somewhat different from that of many counselors: I began my professional career in music therapy and later became a licensed mental health counselor. This combination allows me to draw from both disciplines and tailor therapy to the individual person.

You do not have to be a musician, sing, or play an instrument to benefit from music therapy. Music may be incorporated through listening, lyrics, musical memories, songwriting, creative expression, or simply exploring the personal meaning music has in your life. For some people, music opens a door to thoughts and feelings that are difficult to reach through conversation alone. For others, therapy may be entirely traditional talk therapy.

I have particular experience helping adults and older adults cope with grief and loss, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and other emotional challenges. My extensive background in hospice and bereavement has also given me a deep appreciation for the many ways people experience and express loss.

My approach is warm, supportive, collaborative, and flexible. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, humanistic, emotionally focused, expressive, and music therapy approaches according to your needs and goals.

If you are looking for a therapist who combines the benefits of traditional counseling with the unique possibilities of music, I invite you to reach out for a free 15-minute consultation.

Clients can expect. a safe, non-judgmental space where they can share their experiences and receive validation for their emotions and what they are going through. In the first session, I encourage clients to share their background and goals, and will listen intently to their perspective so we can work together to find solutions to problem areas.