Missy Lees, music therapist in Sacramento, smiling with long brown hair wearing a black blouse standing indoors. Through music therapy, Missy supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma and more.

MUSIC Therapist in Fair Oaks, California

Missy Lees, MA, MT-BC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

I believe music helps us connect with important aspects of our identity that we cannot always access through words alone. I am a board-certified music therapist with a master’s in music therapy from New York University and a bachelor’s in psychology from UCLA. 

Music therapy does not require any past musical knowledge or experience. Through practicing music psychotherapy, I invite clients to engage in creative self-exploration, self-expression, and mindfulness through music listening, instrument play, art, guided imagery, and/or songwriting, based on their individualized interests and needs. 

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Are you feeling disconnected from yourself or the life you imagined?

I aspire to treat the whole person, and I integrate a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as music therapy, DBT and ACT, through a trauma-informed lens. I work with people who experience depression, anxiety, mood disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, eating disorders, and with clients and/or families coping with adjustment reactions to medical illnesses, including cancer and aging.

I am also passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and supporting those looking to realize their full potential and experience meaningful, personal growth through creative modalities that promote mental health and well-being.

My Practice at a Glance

Top Specialties

Music Therapy

Expertise

ADHD / Neurodivergent Care

Anxiety

Alcohol Use

Coping Skills

Depression

Drug Abuse

Eating Disorders

LGBTQ+

Mood Disorders

Medical Diagnoses

Stress

Substance Use

“When words fall short, could music help you find your way?”

Missy Lees, music therapist in Sacramento, smiling with long brown hair playing an acoustic guitar indoors. Through music therapy, Missy supports those dealing with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma and more.

Explore creative healing for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.