What makes your service different than other services?
We offer inclusive arts and systems therapy to everyone (individuals, couples, or families of all configurations) for a sliding-scale fee. It is uncommon for insurance panels to cover arts or family therapy, making it an inaccessible service for many. At MVM, we believe in accessibility and the power of music and art to create opportunities for growth and healing. Sessions often use creative art and music interventions to help clients process and explore emotions and experiences. Expressive Arts therapies are found to be especially helpful with young children, adolescents, folks who have a hard time expressing themselves with words, and folks who just don’t align with conventional talk therapy.
How much does it cost?
We offer a sliding-scale model starting at $10 a session for individuals and $20 a session for couples and families. We will work with you to determine how much you are able to pay for services. We do not accept insurance, but no one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Do you accept insurance?
No.
What does sliding-scale mean?
We believe services should be inclusive and available to all regardless of income, insurance, or background. We will work with you to determine how much you are able to pay for services. Our sliding-scale model starts at $10 a session for individuals and $20 a session for couples and families. No one will be turned away for financial reasons.
Is this music based therapy?
Each session looks different and will be crafted to the unique needs and goals of each client. Creative interventions, such as art and music, may be explored and used during session, as well as talk therapy. It’s up to you, and your therapist, to figure out what works for you.
Who is this for?
MVM therapy services are available to individuals, couples, and families of all ages, backgrounds, and configurations.
Where are sessions held?
Therapy sessions are held in a private office located inside MVM Studios at 3520 SE Yamhill Street in Portland.
Will there be music programs going on while I’m in a therapy session?
We do our best to provide days and times when you can book sessions when there is no other programming. If needed, you and your therapist may decide to book sessions during music programming hours.
How many providers do you have and where do they come from?
Currently, we have one provider. Monica Metzler received her graduate training in counseling from Lewis & Clark and is a licensed Marriage, Child, and Family Therapist Intern in the state of Oregon. Since 2014, Monica has been with MVM, and runs many of our “music-in-therapy” groups in residential treatment centers. Monica specializes in Expressive Arts therapy with years of experience working with youth, couples, and families as a mentor, facilitator, and therapist-in-training. Read more about her below!
How do you schedule an appointment?
To schedule an appointment or initial consultation, please contact Monica at monica@myvoicemusic.org or (503) 358-0318.