Carly Lagge
Corsica,SD
Summary
Multiple clinical and internship experiences in various populations and settings provide range in therapeutic skills. Creates session plans based on therapeutic needs and goals of clients. Offers creative way to support clients through music.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Music Therapist
Neuro Rehabcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Co-facilitated group music therapy for clients rehabilitating from various neurological injuries
- Provided clients with relaxation techniques to use outside of the group setting
- Customized therapy plans to reduce anxiety in clients
Student Music Therapist
Shell Rock Nursing Home
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated group music therapy for clients experiencing respite, transitional and long-term care
- Modified session plans upon arrival based on clients present and their ability levels
- Encouraged clients to use the music selection as a tool for reminiscing
Student Music Therapist
Waverly Health Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Facilitated group music therapy for clients in Waverly Health Center's out-patient Parkinson's group
- Customized sessions to focus on sustaining vocal strength and volume
- Implemented movement to music to engage fine and gross motor skills
Student Music Therapist
Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Facilitated group music therapy for students in the Extended Core Classroom with various developmental and cognitive disabilities
- Worked alongside main classroom teacher to increase attentive listening skills and direction following
- Communicated through verbal and nonverbal cues and responses
Music Therapy Intern
Avera Hospitals
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Behavioral Health: Observed and co-facilitated group music therapy for patients in an acute setting facing a mental health emergency
- Cancer Institute: Observed and co-facilitated individual music therapy for patients receiving chemotherapy treatment
- Hospice Care: Observed and co-facilitated individual music therapy for patients experiencing end-of-life care
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Wartburg College
Waverly, IA05-2025
Skills
- Musically proficient on various instruments
- Detail oriented
- Ability to adapt quickly
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Effective communicator
- Creative session planner
- Patient
- Experience facilitating group and one-on-one sessions
- Resourceful
Accomplishments
- Six semester Dean's List recipient
- Two year Wartburg Student Music Therapy Association council member
- Two year Student Manager at campus work-study
- Four year collegiate band member
Certification
- Board Certified Music Therapist – Certification Board for Music Therapists July 2025
Timeline
Music Therapy Intern
Avera Hospitals
07.2024 - 12.2024
Student Music Therapist
Dr. Walter Cunningham School for Excellence
09.2023 - 04.2024
Student Music Therapist
Waverly Health Center
01.2023 - 04.2023
Student Music Therapist
Shell Rock Nursing Home
09.2022 - 12.2022
Student Music Therapist
Neuro Rehabcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
Wartburg College