Sarah Whitehouse, MS, LMHCA, MT-BC
Carmel,IN
Summary
Licensed mental health counselor associate and board-certified music therapist with a background in creative arts therapies, holistic care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to providing holistic, humanistic care tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
LITTLESTAR ABA THERAPY
Carmel, IN
01.2025 - Current
- Provide individual counseling for children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on strengths-based identified goal areas in collaboration with the client and their family
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate goal areas
- Lead process-based parent support groups
- Participate in professional development through weekly supervision and continuing education courses
Board-Certified Music Therapist
LITTLESTAR ABA THERAPY
Carmel, IN
05.2023 - Current
- Provide weekly music therapy sessions for children and adults receiving Medicaid Waiver Funding, both in clinic and in the community
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and associated interdisciplinary teams to establish goals for therapy services through assessments and treatment planning
- Engage in quarterly meetings and draft quarterly reports to update team members of client progress in music therapy services
- Create weekly schedule through coordinating with clients’ caregivers and families
- Coordinate weekly office hours for peer consultation for music therapists and recreational therapists across the team
- Lead monthly case reviews with the therapies team
Board Certified-Music Therapist
PURE ABILITIES, LLC.
Indianapolis, IN
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided weekly or bi-weekly music therapy sessions for children and adults receiving Medicaid Waiver Funding
- Collaborated with families, caregivers, and associated treatment teams to establish goals for therapy services through assessments and treatment planning
- Engaged in quarterly meetings and draft quarterly reports to update team members of client progress in music therapy services
- Created weekly schedule through coordinating with clients’ caregivers and families
Co-Director
BACH TO ROCK
Carmel, IN
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Directly supervise all teachers and administrative staff at the school
- Engage in weekly meetings to review financial progress and enrollment data for the school
- Oversee the hiring process for prospective teachers through phone screens and in-person interviews
Instructor of Piano, Guitar, and Early Childhood
BACH TO ROCK
Carmel, IN
12.2021 - 05.2023
- Teach piano, guitar, and early childhood lessons based on the Bach to Rock curriculum
- Document student progress weekly and communicate progress with family
- Assist with marketing events in the community and speak with potential students/families
Assistant Director
BACH TO ROCK
Carmel, IN
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the school
- Create and design marketing materials, manage the social media accounts
- Train new instructors and administrative staff
Board Certified-Music Therapist
THE HOPE SOURCE
Indianapolis, IN
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Received training as a registered behavior technician
- Provided 1:1 applied behavior analytics services as a behavior technician for clients ages 5-25.
Board Certified-Music Therapist
EMBRACING ABILITIES, INC.
Indianapolis, IN
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided weekly music therapy services for clients receiving Medicaid Waiver funding
- Collaborated with families and caregivers to establish goals for therapy services through assessments and treatment planning
- Attended quarterly meetings and write reports to document and track clients’ progress
- Attended collaborative meetings with music therapists for purposes of goal-tracking, problem-solving, and sharing evidence-based practice
Program Coordinator
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER - HIGHBROOK LODGE
Chardon, OH
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Trained staff in effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs that align with the therapeutic aims of the camp and the goals/objectives of the campers
- Supervised program staff and lifeguards, and plan evening programming for campers with vision impairment and, often, additional developmental disabilities
- Created weekly camp schedule with the assistance of the Camp Manager
- Answered phone calls and assist clients with registration, billing, and financial aid
- Lead continuing training/education opportunities, including First Aid/CPR training
- Drafted evaluations of program staff (based on informal and formal observations of camp programming) and discussed weekly goals for professional growth and development
- Served as a substitute lifeguard and frequently evaluated lifeguards and pool safety
- A Summer Camp for the Vision Impaired
Music & Drama Leader
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER - HIGHBROOK LODGE
Chardon, OH
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Planned, implemented, and evaluated group music enrichment sessions (2-3 daily) with goals and objectives for camper development
- Directed camp choir and organized and facilitated camp talent show
Yoga Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON CAMPUS RECREATION
Dayton, OH
01.2017 - 05.2019
- Teach yoga classes for students, employees, and guests of the University of Dayton
- Teach classes for sports teams and community organizations as requested
Librarian
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dayton, OH
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Organize music collection for all ensembles in the department, catalog music, and correspond with professors to discuss music preferences
Student Worker, Musical Arts Learning Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Dayton, OH
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Oversaw basic computer maintenance, edited media for music department, and handled transactions for audio and video media of performances for students
Education
Master’s of Science - Mental Health Counseling
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Milwaukee, WI01.2025
Bachelor’s of Music - Music Therapy
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Dayton, OH05.2019
Skills
- Strengths based assessment and counseling
- Creative arts therapy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Peer consultation
Affiliations
ASSOCIATION OF OHIO MUSIC THERAPISTS
- Student Representative, December 2016-August 2019
Certification
INDIANA PROFESSIONAL LICENSING AGENCY, Mental Health Associate: #88002840,
CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR MUSIC THERAPISTS, Board-Certified Music Therapist: #15883
PRESENTATIONS
STANDER SYMPOSIUM, Student Presenter, May 2019
- “Music Therapists’ Knowledge of and Attitudes Towards Sustainability: Instruments”
ASSOCIATION OF OHIO MUSIC THERAPISTS STATE CONFERENCE, March 2019
- “I Wanna Linger:” A Student/Counselor Perspective on Music Enrichment and Recreation for Clients with Vision Impairments
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate
LITTLESTAR ABA THERAPY
01.2025 - Current
Board-Certified Music Therapist
LITTLESTAR ABA THERAPY
05.2023 - Current
Co-Director
BACH TO ROCK
10.2022 - 05.2023
Assistant Director
BACH TO ROCK
06.2022 - 09.2022
Board Certified-Music Therapist
PURE ABILITIES, LLC.
01.2022 - 05.2023
Instructor of Piano, Guitar, and Early Childhood
BACH TO ROCK
12.2021 - 05.2023
Board Certified-Music Therapist
THE HOPE SOURCE
07.2021 - 12.2021
Board Certified-Music Therapist
EMBRACING ABILITIES, INC.
06.2020 - 07.2021
Program Coordinator
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER - HIGHBROOK LODGE
05.2018 - 08.2019
Yoga Instructor
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON CAMPUS RECREATION
01.2017 - 05.2019
Librarian
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
11.2016 - 05.2019
Student Worker, Musical Arts Learning Laboratory
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
08.2016 - 05.2017
Music & Drama Leader
CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER - HIGHBROOK LODGE
06.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor’s of Music - Music Therapy
UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON
Master’s of Science - Mental Health Counseling
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY