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Al Hoberman is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Board Certified Music Therapist located in New York, NY. He works with young adults and adults who face challenges with depression, anxiety, grief, and substance abuse. Many of his clients have previously gone through traumatic events or relationships, which might have impacted their ability to develop a self-identity or to cope with change in their lives, including in their relationships.
Al’s approach to therapy centers around self-acceptance and self-care. As a music therapist and creative arts therapist, Al leverages individuals’ innate sense of creativity to give them ways to express emotion. This is particularly helpful for those who feel that they cannot verbalize their thoughts or feelings, and those who struggle to understand their inner worlds. By increasing self-awareness and providing a safe space to process through difficult emotions, Al supports clients to heal and grow through conversation, music, and art. He also incorporates mindfulness into his sessions, teaching clients tools they can use in their everyday lives.
Al earned a Master’s degree from New York University. He has certificates from The Music Psychotherapy Center and the Institute for Music and Consciousness. Throughout Al’s ten years working in the mental health space, he’s helped countless individuals to find a sense of peace in their emotions and to express themselves in creative ways.
Years of Experience: 11 years
Cultural adjustment - Acclimating to a new environment; managing stress and coping with feelings of loss and separation from familiar people and places
Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values; addressing issues such as, race, class, gender, and sexual orientation, in the context of self experience
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
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