MUSIC EXPRESSION.
WRITE A PERSONALIZED Song about your journey. Gain perspective, inspiration, reflection.
Music has the power to heal, uplift, and connect us on a deep emotional level. It's incredible how just a few notes can lift our spirits or soothe our worries. Science even backs it up—listening to music has been shown to calm us down, reduce stress, and even chase away the blues. But it's not just about relaxation; music expression dives deep into our feelings, helping us process and express what's going on inside, connecting us to ourselves and others in ways words often can't.
We are very proud to introduce Music EXPression.
work with world-class musicians.
Our program, led by a team of experienced mentors and professional musicians, are here to offer support to individuals and groups who may not have a traditional musical background. If you do already play music, that’s great too! In our sessions, we help you by finding rhythm, melodies, and lyrics that authentically reflect your personal stories. Whether you want to express the pain of losing a loved one, share insights gained from challenging times, or celebrate moments of personal growth and enlightenment, our facilitators are here to guide you every step of the way.
how it works:
Portal Foundation provides a trauma-informed, creative narrative processing session designed to support clients in Residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care.
This is a gentle, client-paced session blending creative reflection and writing with exploration of one’s journey. There’s no performance pressure—just accessible discussion that leads to song writing and helps clients down-shift stress and build internal tools for stabilization.
Clinical Aims We Support
Nervous-system regulation (reduce hyperarousal; increase interoceptive awareness)
Distress tolerance & urge surfing through rhythmic sounds and steady tempoing
Emotional labeling & agency via low-stakes creative choices and voice work
Readiness for therapy (clients often enter subsequent 1:1 or group sessions calmer and more engaged)
“MUSIC IS WHAT FEELINGS SOUND LIKE…”
Not a musical person? Never played a single note of music?
Let us do it for you!!
You tell the story and we will do the rest to us!
Measurement & Outcomes
Clients commonly report feeling calmer and more able to participate in therapuetic activities and daily life immediately afterward.
“This was beneficial to my recovery and self-expression.”
“The experience was extremely worthwhile.”
“It was so helpful that I want to do it again.”
If this aligns with your program needs, we’d welcome a call to discuss scope, caseload, inclusion/exclusion criteria, room availability, and a start date for a pilot.
What to expect:
1) A Safe Environment: Our sessions are conducted in a space where everyone's emotions and experiences are treated with respect, empathy, and confidentiality.
2) Individualized Support: Each participant receives personalized attention, helping you identify and express the emotions and stories you wish to explore in your songs.
3) Songwriting Assistance: Our experienced musicians will work closely with you throughout the program, offering their experience in writing, arrangement, and production to ensure that your songs align with meaning and authenticity.
4) Healing Benefits: Engaging in songwriting expression can provide emotional healing, personal growth, and a new sense of purpose. It allows you to transform your experiences into a creative outlet, reflection, understanding, and new outlook on the past, present and future.
5) Community Connection: We all struggle. We have a supportive community of individuals who may have faced similar challenges. This environment provides compassion, understanding, and shared personal process as participants have the opportunity to connect and create with each other.
MEET IZZY MITCHELL.
Not just a musical savant and accomplished guitarist; he also serves as the lead facilitator in our music therapy program. With his deep understanding of music and its therapeutic benefits, Izzy brings a unique perspective to our mission of promoting mental wellness through music.
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