Today we’d like to introduce you to Olivia Harrington
Hi Olivia, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
From a young age, I experienced a lot of personal losses that I couldn’t process fully. There were heavy emotions that I did not know how to cope with. What I did have was my violin and music. In hardships, I found myself using music as a coping skill and for self-expression, When no one else would listen, I would play my violin as my “voice.” After watching my eldest sister Alex become a music therapist, I knew that I wanted to do that too. I got to witness the joy she experienced using music therapy to improve the quality of life for the community, Fast forward a few years, and I decided to pursue my Masters in Music Therapy at Florida State University. I recently graduated in May 2024 and decided to open my own business. In the Tampa community, I felt there was a lack of music therapy careers that aligned with the goals and vision I had for my professional career. After writing my Masters Thesis defense, I completed the board exam and became a board-certified music therapist. In March 2024, I officially opened up Motive Music Therapy, LLC., and that same month I got my first clients. I knew I made the right decision when I saw the impact and joy I was able to give others through music therapy.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Being a young professional, twenty three, and a woman-owned business, there are a lot of people who project doubt on my successes. While this can be an obstacle for some, this has ultimately pushed me to be the best music therapist and business owner that I can be. I strive to provide the best services to my clients as a music therapist and as a genuine person.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Motive Music Therapy?
Motive Music Therapy, LLC., is a private music therapy practice in Tampa, FL. Our motto is: You have the motive, we have the music! We use evidence-based techniques to provide quality and unique music therapy services to the Tampa community.
Music therapy is the use of music to work on non-music goals. Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program.
Music therapy is an established health profession in which musis is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the stregths and needs of each client, the music therapist provides treatment which can include creating, singing, moving to, and /or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients’ abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives.
Olivia Harrington, owner, obtained her Master’s of Music in Music Therapy at The Florida State University. She obtained both her Bachelors of Arts in Music and Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy at The University of South Florida. She completed her internship at Music Therapy St. Pete, LLC., where she gained experience working with a variety of populations such as early intervention, school systems, mental health, and older adults.
She is a board-certified music therapist under the Certification Board for Music Therapists (#18736). In addition, Olivia completed training to become a certified Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Music Therapist (NICU-MT).
Olivia is a trained Guardian ad Litem with Hillsborough county where she advocates for children in the foster system. She also completed a Trauma-Focused Web Training through The Medical University of South Carolina.
In addition, Olivia’s main instrument is violin which she has been playing since she was five. She plays guitar, piano, ukulele, kalimba, and voice. Olivia has a unique creativity and passion for working with clients of all ages and abilities.
We specialize in in-home music therapy for all ages and abilities. Olivia is a highly creative and knowledgable music therapist who stands out through her genuine and unconditional positive regard. Music therapy can be in-home, in a facility or online. We work on highly individualized goals through client-preferred music.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
My favorite childhood memory would probably be traveling with my family to Ireland. We stayed at bed and breakfast facilities and got to learn more about both my mom and dad’s relatives and ancestors. I have two sisters so it was a ton of fun sharing memories with them and driving on the left side of the road was a cool addition to my experience. We saw sheep and tried new things, it will always stay in my memory bank.
Pricing:
- Free 15 Minute Consultation
- 30 Minute 1:1 Music Therapy: Starts at $60
- 45 Minute 1:1 Music Therapy: Starts at $75
- 60 Minute 1:1 Music Therapy: Starts at $100
- Group Music Therapy: Starts at $135
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.motivemusictherapy.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motive.musictherapy/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Motive-Music-Therapy/61557684125702/
Image Credits
Nana Ana’s Playhouse (for group photos)
