About Us

Welcome to Prospect Music Therapy

Our Story

Prospect Music Therapy has grown out of a need in our community. Starting with one small school contract in 2017, our practice has grown to provide music therapy for many schools, adult day programs, skilled nursing facilities, and special recreation associations. In 2019 we added a clinic space for groups, camps, individual music therapy sessions, and adaptive music lessons.  We are proud to partner with many wonderful organizations in our community and excited to share our area of expertise with so many other professionals and clients.

As music therapists, we feel honored to connect with our clients through the art form that we love.  As a team, we continually work to improve our skills through continuing education and peer supervision, and our work benefits from our ability to consult with one another.

Dose of Inspiration

In weekly group music therapy sessions, a nonverbal adult with developmental disabilities found opportunities to express herself and engage with others through instrumental improvisation. Using drums and xylophones, she shared emotions, took turns, and was a leader in the group.
Loren Goodman, MA, MT-BC, NMT

Loren Goodman, MA, MT-BC, NMT

Music Therapist and Founder

Loren is a board-certified music therapist and the founder of Prospect Music Therapy. She studied music therapy at the University of Dayton and later completed her master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy – Music Therapy at MCP Hahnemann University in Philadelphia. Loren has experience providing music therapy in a variety of settings including special education, hospice, dementia care, and the medical field. She loves working in Mount Prospect, the community where she lives with her husband, four children, and chihuahua, Skippy.

Bella Jando, MA

Bella Jando, MA

Administrative Assistant

Bella completed her master’s degree in Communication, Media and Theatre at Northeastern Illinois University. She recently moved to Mount Prospect with her family and is thrilled to be able to work in this amazing community. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, attending the theatre, and spending time with her husband, son and miniature poodle.

Elizabeth Klinger, MA, MT-BC

Elizabeth Klinger, MA, MT-BC

Community Connections Director

Elizabeth Klinger is an experienced music therapist who has worked with individuals in schools, hospitals, private homes, clinics and skilled nursing environments. Prior to beginning her work at Prospect Music Therapy, she helped establish two first-time medical music therapy programs and managed a multidisciplinary team of creative arts therapists. Elizabeth received her undergraduate degree in music therapy from Western Illinois University and a Master of Arts in Music Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Elizabeth has earned designations in end-of-life care music therapy (HPMT) and NICU-based practices (NICU-MT). She is also a skilled presenter and writer, having offered educational contributions to various organizations including the American Music Therapy Association, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON), Lurie Children’s, March of Dimes, Rush University and the Association of Child Life Professionals. 

Elizabeth specializes in supervision, program development and play-based music therapy techniques that help clients and caregivers co-regulate, connect, and attune to each other. She uses an integrative and strengths-based approach when addressing attachment, communication, sensory, somatic, and developmental needs of clients. Elizabeth brings compassion, patience, and humor to her sessions, and believes that we are all capable of transformational change when we choose to share our story with others. When not working, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her partner and children and is an avid reader.

Camille Carso, MT-BC

Camille Carso, MT-BC

Music Therapist

Camille studied music therapy at Belmont University and completed her degree in 2021. Her clinical internship was at Giant Steps School which provided her the experience of working with autistic children. Camille’s approach to therapy focuses on meeting each individual where they are in the moment and empowering them to grow and translate the positive therapeutic change found in music therapy sessions to real-life skills they can utilize every day. Camille loves to read, workout, and spend time with family and friends.

Emma Traubert, MT-BC

Emma Traubert, MT-BC

Music Therapist

Emma earned her Equivalency in Music Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and completed her internship at Prospect Music Therapy. Prior to pursuing Music Therapy, she earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from SUNY Fredonia.  At Prospect Music Therapy, Emma has had the opportunity to work with a variety of populations including older adults in memory care, adults and children with disabilities, and adolescents in behavioral health. Emma’s therapeutic approach focuses on meeting the client where they are in the moment and creating experiences which will encourage positive change. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, swimming, crafts, and spending time with her friends, family, and her three cats, Bear, Cantaloupe, and Watermelon.
Jenny Cook-McKeena, MMT, MT-BC

Jenny Cook-McKeena, MMT, MT-BC

Music Therapist

Jenny studied music therapy and music performance at Michigan State University. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Music Therapy at Alverno College. Jenny has worked primarily in memory care, hospice, and mental health settings. For fun, Jenny enjoys riding a tandem bicycle with her husband, spending time with family, friends, and her two cats, Thurston and Thora.

Prospect Music Therapy’s Values

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Celebrating Diversity

We help our clients learn to advocate for themselves and reach their goals while celebrating their true nature.

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Supporting Engagement

We utilize the inviting nature of music to help our clients connect with others.

Developing Social Skills through Music Therapy

Increasing Communication

  • We support our clients in sharing their ideas and preferences, in whichever communication method is best for them.

Dose of Inspiration

An autistic child was working on his verbal communication. The music therapist provided him with opportunities to practice sentence structure while singing and playing tone bells. The addition of rhythm and melody to language involves more areas of the brain than speaking alone and gave the child increased opportunities for learning.

Music Therapy Makes a Difference!

Let’s chat about how music therapy can help you, your loved one, your clients, or your students.

What are some benefits of music therapy?

LIFTING anxiety

Providing opportunities for a person with anxiety or depression to explore therapeutic issues and develop coping and relaxation skills.

BOOSTING REGULATION

Providing increased attention and focus for children with sensory needs.

developING Cognitive skills

Providing students with engaging opportunities to practice executive functioning, academic, and social emotional goals.

 

BuildING communication


Providing an avenue for building an autistic child’s initiative and promoting self-advocacy.

SPARKING memory

Providing an adult with dementia opportunities for memory recall and positive changes in emotional state.

managING PAIN

Providing a cancer patient with non pharmacological pain management.

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Loren Goodman both professionally and personally the past few years.  Loren and I have collaborated on various projects together, such as a Sensory and Storytime program at a local library to facilitate language and social relationships for children with special needs.  Loren is extremely collaborative and creative, and continues to dedicate her practice to serving children and families in the community.  It is with the highest respect that I recommend Loren and her practice Prospect Music Therapy.

Megan Brazas

M.A. CCC-SLP, QOM

From day one when Leandra came to provide music therapy for our client base we saw a marked difference and response from some of the intellectually and developmentally challenged adults we serve.  I noticed one client in particular, who tended to be a quiet and introspective person generally, open up during the session clapping their hands and singing loudly.  It looked like that person was at a tent revival! 

Leandra has always been professional and empathetic towards our folks and those clients have responded in kind to the warmth, spirit and exuberance she conveys during every session.  Thank you for your fine service, we do so enjoy our music therapy classes at Avenues to Independence and we would roundly recommend Prospect Music Therapy to anyone else considering such a program.

Ron Reeves

Vocational Director, Avenues to Independence

Dose of Research

Music therapy interventions may elicit joint attention (Kalas, 2012); enhance auditory processing and other sensory-motor, perceptual/motor, or gross/fine motor skills (LaGasse & Hardy, 2013); and help people identify and appropriately express emotions (Katagiri, 2009).

Join Our Team 

Board-Certified Music Therapist

We are currently looking for a Board Certified Music Therapist to join our amazing team and fill a full-time, salaried or part-time position. This person will provide group and individual music therapy in classrooms, memory care, and our clinic.  

Prospect Music Therapy is located in Mount Prospect, IL, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, and provides music therapy in a private clinic space and for organizations throughout the community. We value a positive, supportive work environment where self-care and family time are expected. Full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Annual PTO
  • Employer contribution towards health insurance
  • Reimbursement of continuing education fees
  • Paid CBMT fees
  • Clinical supervision
  • Worker’s compensation coverage
  • Professional liability coverage
  • IPad, music streaming service, and all instruments provided
  • Mileage and travel time reimbursement
  • Phone stipend

Duties:
– Provide therapy services to individuals in special education settings, adult day programs, and/ or memory care
– Conduct assessments and evaluations to determine appropriate treatment plans.
– Develop and implement individualized music therapy programs based on client needs and goals.
– Utilize data collection methods to track progress and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
– Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, caregivers, and family members to ensure comprehensive care.

Skills:
– Strong knowledge of music therapy theories and practice
– Experience working in schools and with older adults
– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with clients, caregivers, and healthcare and education professionals.
– Strong musical skills

To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/LsLPTWh3ytx4J9Ub7 or contact Loren Goodman at Loren@ProspectMusicTherapy.net.

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The Power of Music Therapy

Let's talk about how music therapy can increase self-esteem, decrease anxiety, provide pain management, teach relaxation techniques, and provide spiritual support!

Contact us

Call: (847) 580-3443

Email: info@prospectmusictherapy.net
Visit: 657 E Golf Rd #301,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005