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Miami Valley Music Therapy (MVMT) was founded in 1998 by Erin Jahna, MT-BC. Since then, we have been serving the Ohio Miami Valley region including the Dayton and Springfield areas. Our therapists are Board Certified and embrace a client-centered approach when working with individuals with a variety of needs.

Erin N. Jahna, MT-BC Erin N. Jahna, MT-BC received her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Eastern Michigan University in 1998. She completed her internship at the Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office in Newark, NY with adults enrolled in a day treatment program. Erin then founded Miami Valley Music Therapy in 1998 upon moving back to Ohio. She has provided many informational presentations to Dayton area parents and professionals on the benefits of music therapy. Erin has also served as the government relations and reimbursement chair for the Association of Ohio Music Therapists. She embraces an improvisational approach to music therapy, with a concentration on working with children and adults on the autism spectrum.
Email Erin directly at:
ejahna@miamivalleymusictherapy.com
 
Beth Habegger, MT-BC Beth Habegger, MT-BC received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree from the University of Dayton in 2007. She completed her internship at Bethany Village Continuing Care Retirement Community in Centerville, Ohio. After completing her internship, Beth continued to work at Bethany Village on the memory support unit with folks who have Alzheimer's and dementia. Beth then joined Miami Valley Music Therapy in October of 2008.
Email Beth directly at:
bhabegger@miamivalleymusictherapy.com
Shonda A. Malik, MT-BC Shonda A. Malik, MT-BC received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Ohio University in 1997. She then traveled to Richmond, Virginia to complete her internship at the Virginia Center for Children, a psychiatric hospital serving children ages 3-17. Shonda joined Miami Valley Music Therapy in August of 2008 and is preparing to pursue her Masters degree.
Email Shonda directly at:
smalik@miamivalleymusictherapy.com
 
Sarah Miller-Staver, MT-BC Sarah Miller-Staver, MT-BC received her Bachelor of Music Therapy degree at Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland, Ohio in 2002. She completed her internship at Bethany Children's Home in Womelsdorf, Pennsylvania where she worked with adolescents who had severe emotional disturbances (SED) and severe behavioral handicaps (SBH). Sarah has five years of clinical experience working throughout the Greater Cleveland Area. She served children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of special needs including the SED and SBH populations, individuals with developmental disabilities, and children with autism. Sarah joined MVMT in August of 2009, and continues to enjoy making a difference in the lives of many individuals.
Email Sarah directly at:
smiller-staver@miamivalleymusictherapy.com