A young woman who is a music therapist in blue medical scrubs playing an acoustic guitar outdoors, standing in front of a bush with white flowers, smiling at the camera.

About the Owner

Abby Pullen, MT-BC

Abby Pullen is the owner and founder of Songbird Music Therapy. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from the University of Alabama in 2023 and completed a six-month internship at a rehabilitation hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. After returning to her hometown of Jacksonville, Florida, she gained hands-on experience in the field and became a board-certified music therapist in November 2024.

Her clinical background includes work in neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury (TBI), pulmonary care, autism spectrum disorder, pediatric medical complexities, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and older adults in memory care and assisted living settings throughout Jacksonville.

In action...

In action...

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 FAQs

  • Music therapy is a research-based healthcare profession where a board-certified music therapist uses music to address emotional, physical, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It's more than just listening to music — it's about using music purposefully to support growth and development.

  • Music therapy is for people of all ages and abilities. At Songbird Music Therapy, we work with:

    • Children and teens with developmental delays or autism

    • Adults with neurological conditions (like stroke or brain injury)

    • Seniors with memory loss or dementia

    • Individuals seeking emotional support, stress relief, or improved mental health

  • Each session is tailored to the client’s goals. Activities might include singing, songwriting, playing instruments, improvisation, movement to music, or guided listening. We meet clients where they are — emotionally, physically, and musically.

  • Coverage varies by provider and state. While not all insurance companies cover music therapy, we’re happy to provide more information.

  • Music therapy is goal-oriented and therapeutic, led by a board-certified clinician, while music lessons focus on learning an instrument. In therapy, music is used to foster transformation and growth, rather than being the ultimate goal.