Paying for Services

Music therapy is now a licensed profession in Virginia, which is an important step forward for our field. Insurance reimbursement for music therapy services is still limited and not widely available, however, and it is often approved only on a case-by-case basis. Because of this, most TMT clients pay out of pocket for services. Some clients receive scholarships, grants, or other funding through Individual and Family Support Programs (IFSP), Exceptional Family Member Programs (EFMP), or other community service organizations. If cost is a concern, we encourage you to reach out to us – we are happy to discuss options and work with you to make services as accessible as possible.

When music therapy is provided as a direct related service on the IEP (Individualized Education Program), it is deemed necessary for the child to benefit from their education program. The need for a related service is determined by an evaluation conducted by a music therapist, and it is then considered by the Interdisciplinary Team at the school for addition to the student’s IEP.

We are pleased to offer session packages and discounts for clients who pay for sessions in advance. Please contact us to learn more about pricing and discounts.

Every year, we host fundraising events to raise money for the Tidewater Music Therapy Scholarship Fund - we also devote merchandise proceeds to the fund.. This fund is distributed on an annual basis to client families who apply and are selected for a scholarship. The amount that we allocate to each family depends on the funds we raise each year. The goal of this fund is to help ease the financial burden of paying for music therapy services and to make music therapy more accessible in our service area..