I’m a board-certified and licensed music therapist, currently providing music therapy services in Northern Virginia [not including any locations in Fairfax County, or 5 miles outside of that county]. I was a Maryland native for my first 18 years and have enjoyed living in many states along the East Coast as a young adult.
I combine my music therapy, and psychology schooling plus my lived experience to create a personalized therapeutic experience. I consider my approach to be relational, humanistic, and improvisational in nature. I believe each individual has innate unique wisdom and I am here as a guide to support your connection back to yourself through our mutual connection of music. I am informed by mindfulness/meditation practices, trauma informed care, & IFS (internal family systems). I am continuously learning and actively practice embodying what I share through this business. I trek this journey of life along side you not from above or below.
Outside of my professional life, I’m a dog mom to my sweet pup, Maple. When I’m not leading music therapy sessions, I enjoy songwriting, painting, drawing, scrapbooking, and collaging. I also love playing music with my family & friends. Nature is also a cornerstone of my wellbeing. Whether relaxing or adventuring, I find peace and joy in spending time in nature.
I am honored and thrilled to be using my skills, heart, & presence to uplift and support the community one musical moment of connection at a time.
Hi there, I’m Casey!
thats lil me !
Husband!
Maple!
My Music Therapy Timeline
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
Undecided major - taking various music, music therapy & psychology classes
Sang in an accapella group called Treble Attraction
Shenandoah University
Winchester, Virginia
I graduated magna cum laude from Shenandoah University, with a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree, primary instrument:voice
Music therapy practicums & opportunities: pre-school groups, older adult retirement community & memory care, adult neurodivergent day center, tone chime choir for adults with neurodivergence, virtual music therapy to a parent advocate organization, environmental music therapy in a hospital & developed a community music therapy workshop in collaboration with a music education center.
Played gigs in a cover band called Second Hand Goofin
2016
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2026
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Music Therapy Internship
Leesburg, Virginia
A Place to Be (music therapy private practice)
1200 clinical hours
Led individual and group music therapy sessions at Inova Hospital’s inpatient behavioral health units
Provided direct music therapy services at A Place to Be for individuals with neurodivergence, neurological symptoms, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Autism, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Working In The Field
Northern Virginia
Worked for a music therapy private practice
Provided 1-1 music therapy services & adapted music lessons to neurodivergent children, & teens.
Provided group therapy to: a toddler rec center group, teen and adult IOP & PHP groups, residential mental health treatment center, adult neurodivergent day center, and retirement communities.
Starting this Practice
Northern Virginia
During a time of slowing down, & tending to myself - Wonder Within Music Therapy was dreamt up
It is named after my father’s middle name and a deep value of mine “Wonder” aka - feeling curious