
MUSIC THERAPY
Meet the Staff
Gretchen Patti, MS, MT-BC, LCAT Gretchen is the Director of Music Therapy and Assistant Director of Social Services at Bethany Children’s Home. She also serves as the Internship Director. Prior to working at Bethany, she maintained a private practice in music therapy. Gretchen graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1982 with a BS in music therapy. She completed her internship at Hamburg Center in Hamburg, PA. She received her board certification in 1985.
She graduated from St. Joseph’s University with an MS in Health Care Administration in 1991. She earned her LCAT in 2006. Gretchen is currently in Level III of training in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music. She is a Reiki Master. Gretchen has served the Mid-Atlantic Region of AMTA as Government Relations Representative for PA, Government Relations Chair, President-Elect, President, Past-President, and Assembly Delegate.
Matthew Phillips, MT-BC A graduate of Elizabethtown College, Matthew completed his music therapy internship at SUNY Stony Brook Hospital and Medical Center on Long Island, NY. In his work at Bethany Children's Home, he has primarily been a music therapist, but has worked as a child care worker and social worker. Matthew is a member of AMTA and is currently pursuing his Master’s in Social Work at Widener University. His hobbies include singing, theatre and all things related to Apple computers.
Lauren Marks, MT-BC Lauren graduated May 2007 with a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Therapy from Immaculata University. She completed her internship in March 2007 at the Royer-Greaves School for the Blind. Lauren is a member of AMTA and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Music Therapy at Immaculata University. Her hobbies include swimming, field hockey, horseback riding, scrap-booking, and knitting.
What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is an allied health profession in which music is used in a therapeutic relationship to address physical, social, cognitive, and psychological needs of the client. Music is used in many ways. This may include listening, creating, singing or moving. All types of instruments and music are utilized. Because the techniques used by a music therapist are so non-evasive and non-threatening, a client may be more willing to open up and express themselves, either non-verbally or verbally. Many times a non-verbal experience will evoke a meaningful verbal process. Music is the tool that helps clients reach deep within themselves and work through events or issues in their lives. Interested in applying for a music therapy internship? Click here.

Tour Reed Cottage Site of Bethany's Music Therapy Program
First Floor Computers And Music (CAM) LAB Clients use GarageBand to create loops over which they can record themselves. Some clients also video tape themselves and create music videos using iMovie. Equipment includes mics, electronic drum kit, keyboards, laptops, turn tables, and a mixer.
Listening Room With dim lighting, stereo and complete 5,000+ song iTunes library, this room is used for music listening and relaxation.
Therapy Room This is a cozy private room perfect for small peer and sibling groups or specialty group (e.g. anger management or substance awareness).
Rehearsal Room Choir and Bell Choir meet here weekly to rehearse for their Sunday performances.
Living Room Rehearsal room by day, intern living room by night, this room accommodates our world drumming ensemble.
Intern Office When not leading groups, interns can be found here completing their administrative duties.
Kitchen The full kitchen includes silverware, dishes, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, a coffeemaker, and a toaster that the staff and interns share.
	Multi-purpose Room Stocked with mirrors and instruments, this spacious room is ideal for movement, art, and rock groups.