Sheila Shidnia, MT-BC, MFT-LP

Sheila Shidnia (she/her) is a board-certified music therapist with advanced training in Neurologic Music Therapy and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University. With expertise spanning both the arts and mental health, Sheila offers a distinctive therapeutic approach that supports individuals, couples, and families navigating life transitions. She is deeply attuned to the ways in which creativity influences self-esteem and emotional well-being, providing a nurturing environment for personal exploration and growth.

Sheila’s approach is rooted in a broad, culturally inclusive perspective. She works with couples and families to deepen self-awareness, enhance emotional intelligence, promote emotional flexibility, and gain insight into relationship dynamics. In her work with adults and children facing challenges such as impulsivity, disorganization, low frustration tolerance, and diminished self-esteem, Sheila uses music and creative arts therapy to create a structured environment that facilitates emotional and creative expression, while also promoting self-regulation.

Drawing from her background as a classically trained pianist, arts marketing professional, parent, and first-generation Iranian-American, Sheila helps clients embrace all aspects of their identity, fostering resilience, creativity, and a profound sense of possibility.