Jyotsna Rao
Johns Creek,GA
Summary
Board-certified music therapist with a strong work ethic, an open mind, and a compassionate heart. Committed to evidence-based practices, client-centered care, and collaboration with other disciplines. Passionate about promoting safe, creative spaces where individuals of all backgrounds feel seen, heard, and empowered.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Music Therapy Intern
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided mental health support through individual and group music therapy sessions for older adolescents, adults, and families in an inpatient hospital setting.
- Participated in interdisciplinary treatment planning, co-facilitation, and documentation, contributing music therapy insights to support holistic patient care.
- Conducted research study investigating the effect of music therapy on anxiety in adult cancer patients at MUSC.
Music Therapy Student
Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
Miami, Florida
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Provided neurologic and pulmonary rehabilitation support through individual music therapy sessions for older adults in an inpatient medical setting.
- Designed treatment plans, co-facilitated with different rehabilitation specialists, and documented patient progress.
- Conducted research study investigating the immediate effects of neurologic music therapy on the speech production of older adults with speech disorders.
Music Therapy Student
Miami VA Medical Center
Miami, Florida
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided mental health support for veterans in a mandatory psychosocial music therapy support group at an inpatient medical VA setting.
- Designed treatment plans, co-facilitated with another music therapy student, documented patient progress, and received supervision from on-site music therapist.
Music Therapy Student
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Miami, Florida
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided mental support support through individual music therapy sessions for adults in an inpatient medical setting.
- Designed treatment plans, often co-facilitated with another music therapy student, documented patient progress, and received supervision from on-site music therapist.
Music Therapy Student
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, Florida
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided mental health support through individual music therapy sessions for children and adolescents in an inpatient pediatric hospital setting.
- Designed treatment plans, documented patient progress, and received supervision from on-site music therapist.
Music Therapy Student
Early Beginnings Academy
Miami, Florida
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided early intervention support through group music therapy sessions for preschool and pre-K students with developmental delays in an academic setting.
- Designed treatment plans, co-facilitated with music therapists, documented patient progress, and received supervision from on-site music therapist.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
University of Miami
Miami, FL05-2025
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Vocal proficiency
- Documentation practices
- Mental health counseling
- Adaptability and flexibility
- EPIC EHR software
- Neurologic music therapy
Affiliations
- Musician Singing, Arranging, Performing, Recording, Collaborating
- Writer Realistic fantasy book about mental health in adolescence and adulthood
Certification
- MT-BC Certification May, 2025
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Kannada
Native/ Bilingual
Other Relevant Experience
- Music Therapy Volunteer at Perfect Harmony Health in Roswell, GA [April, 2025 & May-July, 2024]
- Music Teacher at Frost School of Music Preparatory Program in Miami, FL [August 2022-December 2023]
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Therapy Intern
Medical University Of South Carolina
08.2024 - 03.2025
Music Therapy Student
Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center
01.2024 - 04.2024
Music Therapy Student
Miami VA Medical Center
08.2023 - 12.2023
Music Therapy Student
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
01.2023 - 05.2023
Music Therapy Student
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
08.2022 - 12.2022
Music Therapy Student
Early Beginnings Academy
02.2022 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
University of Miami
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