Music Therapy in Berlin & Online
Talk therapy for the language. Music and creative work for feeling. Integration through both.
I am a board certified music therapist and counselor working from an existential-humanist perspective, which means I believe meaning is something you build through the choices you make and the honesty you bring to yourself. Your past shapes you, but it doesn’t define you. My work is about understanding patterns so you can create a life with more freedom to choose what comes next.
Alongside talk therapy, I bring music and creative work as a mode of self discovery and expression. Talk therapy is good at giving you the language; once you can name something, it’s easier to see it more clearly. But the creative process can allow for feeling without rushing to judgement or explanation. Connecting with yourself without over intellectualizing. In a session, this might mean sitting with a feeling through improvisation, or letting a song express something before you've found the words for it. Afterward, we process what came up. The combination of therapy and creative self expression is what I believe brings integration and change. Wie often explore experimental composition, like chance and indeterminacy, as ways of breaking out of writer’s block and navigating uncertainty.
I offer a free 30-minute video call to talk about goals and explore whether working together feels like a good fit.
You can message me at: jordanelias@proton.me
Where sessions take place
In-person sessions are held at Osmos Studio, Okerstraße 38, 12049 Berlin. Online sessions are available anywhere.
Who this is for
Adults and young people dealing with anxiety, grief, burnout, and depression
Artists and creative professionals feeling stuck in their work
Neurodivergent people navigating questions about their identity, sensory processing, masking, self-expression, and relationships
People looking for real tools for sensory overwhelm, creative blocks, or anxiety spirals
Anyone who wants a place to say things out loud without editing them first, language for feelings that feel difficult to navigate, or different relationship to your past
Services
Individual Sessions
Weekly or bi-weekly sessions that blend talk-based work with music-making, songwriting, improvisation, and lyric analysis. Sessions are collaborative and trauma-informed, shaped around your pace, your goals, and your comfort with music, no prior musical experience required.
Work adapts to sensory, cognitive, and communication needs, and is neurodivergent-affirming and queer-affirming throughout.
Rates:
Community – 60€, a reduced rate for students and those with limited financial flexibility
Standard – 80€, the regular session rate
Supportive – 100€, for those able to contribute a bit more, helping make accessible care possible for others
Couples sessions – 100€, for more than one individual, with a focus on relationship dynamics
Contact me to book a free 30-minute consultation.
Community Partnerships
Ongoing group sessions that promote emotional exploration, song sharing, and creative connection. Build support and confidence in a safe, inclusive environment.
Workshops built around experimental music composition, song sharing, emotional exploration, and creative connection.
Contact me if you'd like to have a music therapy group at your organization and check out upcoming events here.
Lessons
Guitar lessons and small group ensembles tailored for neurodivergent learners, blending technical skill-building with room for creative and emotional expression at each student's own pace.
Get in touch here.
Learn more
Learn more about music therapy.
Read about how music therapy can support anxiety, grief, and recovery.
Explore music therapy in practice on my blog and try some free music tools like a sequencer, phase machine, and ear training.
I work with creative professionals to get at the root of creative blocks, helping clients understand the beliefs behind them. I also draw on concepts like uncertainty and indeterminacy from experimental music, as ways of releasing expectation and staying present. Read more about working with creatives and musicians.
Frequently asked questions
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Music therapy is an evidence-based clinical practice in which a board-certified therapist uses music-making, listening, and creative exploration to support emotional, cognitive, and psychological wellbeing. It is distinct from music lessons or music as recreation — the goal is therapeutic, not performative. Sessions are led by a credentialed professional and tailored to each individual's needs and history. Learn more about music therapy here.
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Music therapy uses music as the primary medium for exploration and expression, which can be especially valuable for people who find it difficult to access or articulate emotions through words alone. While talk therapy centers on verbal dialogue, music therapy might involve songwriting, improvisation, listening, or playing an instrument as a way into deeper therapeutic work. Many clients find it a more accessible and less intimidating entry point than traditional psychotherapy.
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Music lessons focus on developing technical skills and musicianship. Music therapy focuses on your wellbeing, not your musical ability. In music therapy with Jordan Elias, there are no right or wrong notes — the music is a tool for self-expression, emotional regulation, and insight, not a performance to be evaluated.
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No musical experience is needed whatsoever. Many clients come with little to no background in music. Sessions are shaped entirely around you — your comfort, your interests, and your goals. The music is a means, not an end.
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Yes. All individual music therapy sessions can be conducted online, making them accessible from anywhere in the world. Online sessions are held via a secure video platform and are equally effective as in-person work for most clients. Learn more about how telehealth music therapy works here. Jordan Elias works with clients across Europe and internationally.
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Sessions are available in English. Still working on improving my German!
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Music therapy is not currently reimbursed by statutory health insurance (gesetzliche Krankenversicherung) in Germany in most contexts. Some private health insurance plans may cover sessions — it is worth checking directly with your provider. Jordan Elias can provide receipts and documentation upon request.
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You can book a free 30-minute consultation with Jordan Elias directly via the contact page. This initial call is a chance to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for, and see whether music therapy feels like a good fit, with no obligation to continue.