Music Therapy Faculty
Sara Mendes, MT-BC
Sara offers in person and remote sessions on Mondays and Thursdays
Sara Mendes grew up in the Cleveland, OH area and relocated to Massachusetts following high school to pursue higher education. She has been practicing as a music therapist since 2005 when she graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music. She completed her internship at Musicworx in San Diego, CA under the supervision of Barbara Reuer, PHD, MT-BC. At Musicworx she experienced a full spectrum of music therapy services across several diverse populations including addiction treatment, hospice, early childhood, wellness, and memory care. Sara has spent a significant portion of her career providing music therapy services to the early childhood population, primarily in early intervention with 0-3 year-olds experiencing developmental delays or who may be at risk of developmental delays.
Sara comes from a family of musicians where music and art were always an integral part of daily life. She studied voice and viola as a child and continued to pursue voice as her principal instrument in college. Her passion for music therapy comes from a deep interest in psychology and the profound and complex impact music has on the function of the brain. She recently developed an interest in sensory processing and how music can support self-regulation when combined with principles that embrace a holistic treatment model.
Sara lives in New Hampshire with her husband, 3 kids, and cat (though identifies as more of a “dog person”). She enjoys listening to audiobooks during her many hours in the car and loves dancing as well as live music.
Krystal offers in person and remote sessions on Tuesdays from 3-8pm and Wednesdays from 3-8pm.
Krystal uses they/them and she/her pronouns and identifies as queer. They grew up in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, right in the middle of the woods. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree with a minor in Psychology from Berklee College of Music, from which she graduated in 2013. Krystal also holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire as of 2023, with a focus on systems-level work and suicide prevention.
Krystal studied under flutist Wendy Rolfe while at Berklee, honing their performance skills and repertoire. They enjoy playing Brazilian flute music, rock-style flute, contemporary flute music, and jazz and blues. They have a solid base in baroque, classical, and romantic styles as well.
Krystal has experience working with folks from all walks of life and across the lifespan. They specialize in trauma work, LGBTQAI+ issues, mental health, and community building. Krystal has a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating and sustaining community spaces that elevate marginalized voices.
When not working, Krystal enjoys avidly reading queer fantasy and sci-fi novels, rock climbing, playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, and spending time with her dog and two parrots.