[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”FAQs” google_fonts=”font_family:Bitter%3Aregular%2Citalic%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_toggle title=”What is music therapy? ” el_id=”1456945054780-50c0ae86-ec67″]Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional. It is a well established allied health profession that uses music therapeutically to address behavioral, social, emotional, communicative, physical, sensory motor, and\/or cognitive functioning. (Source: American Music Therapy Association 2015)[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I just sign up?” el_id=”1456945127905-4a9d6902-4b80″]An assessment session is the required first step. In this session, the therapist will review the case history and evaluate the individual’s musical strengths and needs as well as determine their response to music therapy interventions. After the assessment, the therapist follows the individual treatment goals in the delivery of weekly music therapy intervention. The assessment typically takes 2 sessions to complete.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How long does it last?” el_id=”1456945256675-383bd879-c58f”]Individuals are generally seen once a week for 45 minutes, dependent upon need and availability. Progress is evaluated and treatment may last from several weeks to several years. No long term contracts are required and clients may choose to discontinue service at any time. For therapeutic purposes, two weeks notice is requested.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do you offer in-home therapy?” el_id=”1456945325691-7e083df2-8453″]We do not provide in-home services.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”How much does it cost?” el_id=”1456945350747-c8fc0a14-48b7″]Please call us at 404-934-0115 for current fee information.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What forms of payment do you accept?” el_id=”1456945372611-803c6d35-18fb”]We accept cash, credit cards, and personal checks.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Where are you located?” el_id=”1456945395772-3911d01c-a33d”]We are located in Peachtree Commons Business Center. The address is 4485 Tench Rd. Suite #1211. Suwanee, GA 30024.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Does Insurance or Medicaid cover Music Therapy?” el_id=”1456945420076-4b8898e6-c98a”]We are an out-of-network provider for private insurance for music therapy. Currently we only accept Aetna and Cigna. We do not accept BCBS, Humana, or United Healthcare.<\/p>\n
Georgia Core Medicaid (Katie Beckett) does not reimburse for music therapy services. However, individuals on the Georgia Medicaid NOW\/COMP waiver program can use funds for music therapy.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can we get financial assistance with the cost?” el_id=”1456945426995-3e6c0b7d-76fd”]Financial assistance may be available for families that qualify. Family Support Grant is provided through InCommunity (Formerly known as GCSS) and Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI).<\/p>\n