Blending Clinical Care with the Power of Music
Led by board-certified therapist Dorothy, we bring healing, joy, and connection through personalized music therapy—where every session is a step toward transformation, one note at a time.
Who We Are
Name:—Dorothy Li, MA, MT-BC
“Music Therapy team lead“
Meet Dorothy – Where Clinical Expertise Meets Creative Soul 🎶
Dorothy is a board-certified music therapist whose journey began in the vibrant heart of New York City and now continues in the creative city of Nashville, TN. With a Master of Music in Music Therapy from New York University, she also completed her certification as a Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapist at the NYU clinic, where she worked with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
Her clinical experience includes supporting individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease, and students within the school and hospital system—but what truly sets Dorothy apart is the way she bridges clinical care with artistic expression.
Whether she’s working alongside gospel choirs, collaborating with singer-songwriters and musical theater performers, or exploring sound with audio engineers and movements with dancers, Dorothy brings a deep love for the creative process into every session. A trained classical pianist, she has a soft spot for the expressive tones of electric guitar, bass guitar, and drums—and delights in discovering how each person’s musical voice can bring healing, joy, and connection.
Dorothy believes that music is more than therapy—it’s a gateway into transformation. And she’s here to help others walk through it, one note at a time.
Our Team
We are dedicated music therapists who are experts in the field of music therapy.
Music therapy is a globally recognized allied health profession, grounded in clinical practice and supported by a growing body of research. At Nashville Music Therapy, all of our therapists are board-certified by the Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT) and are committed to ongoing professional development through continuing education. They are also active members of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), upholding the highest standards of ethical and clinical practice.
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We take a humanistic, client-centered approach, working collaboratively with each individual to help them reach their fullest potential. Our team integrates current research and evidence-based techniques, with specialized training in a variety of methods, including Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT), and more. With over 25 years of combined clinical experience, our therapists bring a depth of knowledge and compassion to every session.
Nashville Music Therapy is proud to be an affiliate of the Nordoff-Robbins Center at New York University, continuing a legacy of excellence and innovation in creative music therapy