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Music Therapy for Everyone

Supporting healing, growth, and connection across the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Fully Mobile Services BMT Graduate (Acadia University)
Hello, I'm Autumn Rae Carver
Meet Your Therapist

Hello, I'm Autumn Rae Carver

Music lives in us from the moment our hearts begin to beat. My mission is to create safe, inclusive spaces where music supports your journey.

I am a recent graduate of Acadia University, completing my clinical internship as I work toward becoming an accredited Music Therapist (MTA). As a lifelong resident of rural Nova Scotia, I recognize the deep need for accessible therapy along the South Shore.

"Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch."

Start Your Journey

Book a Session

Whether you are seeking support for a child, a senior, or yourself, let's explore how music can create a pathway to wellness. I offer mobile services tailored to your specific goals.

Personalized

Sessions designed for your unique needs and musical preferences.

Mobile Service

Therapy that comes to you-in your home, facility, or school.

"Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch."

Session Inquiry

Tell me a bit about how I can help

I will respond to your inquiry via email or phone within 48 hours.

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PRICE LIST

Individual

30 Minute Session $52
45 Minute Session $72
60 Minute Session $92

Group

30 Minute Session $75
45 Minute Session $95
60 Minute Session $115

Autumn Rae Carver

(902) 541-7140

Service Details

Availability & Accommodations

Professional music therapy services are designed to be accessible and adaptable to your environment.

Current Availability
Accepting new clients for Monday through Friday. Morning and afternoon slots are currently available for individual and group sessions.
In-Person Mobile Service
Serving Middlefield, Queens County, and the broader South Shore area. I bring all necessary instruments and tools directly to your home, school, or care facility.
Online & Remote Options
For those outside the South Shore or seeking remote support, secure online in-services and sessions are available. These are designed to be just as engaging and effective as in-person therapy.

Pricing includes local travel within Queens County. Inquire for potential travel fees for extended distances.

Supporting People Across the Lifespan

Mobile music therapy sessions tailored to individual and group needs.

Neurodivergence

Supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and sensory processing challenges through structured and improvisational music.

Seniors & LTC

Engaging seniors in long-term care or assisted living to support mood regulation, memory, and social connection.

Mental Health

Evidence-based interventions to help navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.

Schools & Youth

Specialized programming for students focusing on social-emotional learning, attention span, and classroom transitions.

Developmental Support

Strengthening functional communication, motor coordination, and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Medical & Hospital

Clinical music interventions in hospital settings to support pain management, stress reduction, and patient well-being.

Now Accepting New Clients

Available for individual sessions, group work, and school-based programming.

What is Music Therapy?

Music creates a natural pathway for connection.

Music therapy is more than just listening-it is a clinical, evidence-based healthcare discipline where accredited therapists use music intentionally to support health and well-being.

Clinical Interventions
Receptive: Lyric analysis & guided listening.
Re-creative: Singing & instrument playing.
Composition: Songwriting & music-making.
Improvisation: Spontaneous musical interaction.
Therapeutic Goal Domains:
Social Interaction Communication Skills Sensory Regulation Motor Coordination Emotional Expression Joint Attention Self-Confidence Cognitive Focus

"Music can reach places words sometimes cannot."

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Education

The Path to Accreditation

Becoming an MTA requires a rigorous clinical journey. Autumn is dedicated to the highest standards of the Canadian Association for Music Therapy (CAMT).
  • Graduate Bachelor Degree
  • 1000 Hour Clinical Internship
  • Pass CBMT Board Exam
  • Obtain MTA Credential

What is Music Therapy?

Music therapy is an accredited healthcare discipline. Music therapists use music to help clients achieve personal goals within individual and/or group context.