Music Therapy is considered a reimbursable service is you live in the United States.  Music Therapy is affordable when one has health benefits such as Medicare; or private insurances may also cover the costs. I would suggest one to see if you insurance covers Music Therapy.  When Music therapists are independent contractors the cost music therapists working independently, but the costs may be lessened if the music therapist is employed by a mental health clinic, hospital, or community health organization that offers comprehensive care that includes music therapy (AMTA).

As long as a  music therapist has the required credentials such as a bachelor’s or master’s degree in music therapy, 1200 hours of clinical training, be certified by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (a national certification), and any additional licenses as required by a state to practice psychotherapy (Office of the Professions; AMTA). A music therapist is qualified and trained to assess their clients’ needs and tailor each therapeutic experience to those needs.

As per my review of the Journal – Landis-Shack, Nora, et al. “Music Therapy for Post-traumatic Stress in Adults: A Theoretical Review.”, pp. 335-342 it is written that “Clinicians who wish to integrate music therapy into their patient’s treatment plan they encouraged to explore the resources and refer that patient to a board-certified music therapist. They may do this by contacting the AMTA National Office to request a list of referrals or looking through their online directory.  Although the use of music therapy requires a licensed music therapist to administer it, clinicians need not be music therapists to augment care with music.