Shannon Kiley, MM, MT-BC
Clinical Specialties
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Anxiety & depressive disorders; LGBTQ+ issues; Alzheimer’s/dementia support; End-of-life care
Shannon often utilizes techniques like Supportive Music and Imagery, mindfulness and somatic tools, improvisation, music creation, songwriting, and heartbeat recordings. Sessions are always tailored to each client’s needs and goals. No music training is required to participate in music therapy, but clients with a strong connection to music will benefit the most
Services Offered
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Individual music therapy; music consultation; heartbeat / legacy recordings
Bio & Treatment Approach
Shannon Kiley, MM, MT-BC, holds a Master’s degree in Music Therapy from Florida State University and has been a board-certified music therapist since 2011. Shannon offers services both in New Haven, CT, and online. She has practiced music therapy across a wide range of clinical settings, including hospitals, hospice, private practice, long-term care, home care, and school settings.
Shannon practices music therapy from a humanistic and holistic lens, viewing music as a unique and valuable tool for supporting human needs across the lifespan. She guides her clients in developing their use of music as a supportive resource, integrating mindful and somatic approaches.
Alongside her clinical work, Shannon is an award-winning musician, cellist, singer, songwriter, recording artist, and sound bath facilitator who believes that music is a human right connecting us with our highest selves.