When: 10-week series on Thursdays at 1pm ET, beginning January 8, 2026, via zoom.

For: Anyone with Ataxia who would like to use music for support

Description: A therapy group to process feelings and support each other through the highs and lows of life. We use music to help us do this, through sharing, listening to, and discussing songs, using music for grounding and mindfulness, and singing. No prior musical experience needed, just an open mind and willingness to show up for yourself and others!

To benefit from the group, it is strongly recommended to plan on attending every session. This group will be a closed group, by registration only, and will be limited in size.

Register: Email Emily Mahoney at emahone8@jhu.edu. Registration will be on a first come basis.

Emily Mahoney, MMT, LGPC, LPMT, MT-BC, LCPC

Emily Mahoney is a board-certified music therapist and licensed clinical professional counselor. Since childhood, Emily has been involved in music in some capacity, through taking lessons or in various choirs and ensembles. It was through these powerful experiences of making music with others that eventually led her to become a music therapist. She completed her master’s in music therapy at Temple University, followed by post-graduate studies in counseling psychology at University of Baltimore. Emily worked at Gilchrist Hospice as a music therapist for 7 years, before moving into private practice at Turning Stone Counseling.