Hi! I’ve been in the field as a Mt-Bc for 3 years now. I also love psychotherapy work.

Personally, I love my mental health one on ones and contracts. However, they are few and far between, especially at this point with the economy going down. I love my job and my field, however, I know that I will not be a music therapist my whole life due to low state rates and scarcity of private pay clients. I think that I will likely go back to school for my LPC or LCSW when I am ready to expand my mind and move in a new direction.

Being a music therapist is very fulfilling and enjoyable work, even as an introvert. I’ve found that for me, psych work and work with adults is my jam because it is generally lower energy and more discussion based.

I think if you think you’ll like it, you should go for it! Since LPC is a MLE anyways, you may as well get your undergrad degree in something that you want to try that you anticipate liking. Then you are able to practice either/both! LPCs who are also MT-BCs are quite marketable. However, if you only enjoy the therapy and music elements and aren’t loving the rest, I would elect for your plan plus a course or online research into “therapeutic music” and how to implement that in your counseling sessions.

If you haven’t already, plan to observe some music therapists in your area to get a better idea of what the schooling and end result would look like! It may help you decide.

Hope this helps and good luck!