Therapeutic Approach
At Chrysalis MT we strive to practice trauma informed, person centered therapy. Having you, the client actively participate in creating and identifying what works for you. We will collaborate on goals and objectives to support you in your journey to being your true authentic self. We incorporate mindfulness and DBT skills into music therapy services.
Leslie Lawrence MTL, MT-BC
Music Therapist-Board Certified and licensed in Washington State
Founder, Owner and operator
Areas serviced:
King County including but not limited to- North Seattle, Ballard, Fremont, Greenlake, Northgate, Shoreline, Lake City, Lake Forest Park, Bothell, Bellevue
Snohomish County- Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mukilteo
Pronouns: She/Her
Leslie is a board-certified music therapist as well as certified neurologic music therapist and loves how music is a powerful tool in supporting individuals struggling with mental health challenges. She earned her BA in Music Therapy and minor in Psychology from Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts and later received her certification in neurologic music therapy. Leslie completed her internship with Snohomish County Music Project in Everett before working for two years in Behavioral Health hospitals in the greater Seattle area. In these experiences, Leslie has gained much experience working with a wide range of ages helping support individuals experiencing mental health concerns.
Leslie grew up in the pacific northwest and was excited to move back here after completing her schooling to set up her private practice. Music has always been an important and influential part of her life and she is excited to share that with her clients. From singing in choirs, playing her piano and guitar, to song writing, Leslie has always relied on music when life felt hard. She hopes to help others discover this joy! She hopes to continue her education in the future and expand into mental health counseling or social work. She truly enjoys meeting, supporting, and encouraging individuals to come into their true authentic selves and thrive within their life.
Andrew Tjandra MTL, MT-BC, NMT
Music Therapist Board Certified and Licensed in Washington state
Areas Serviced:
Snohomish County: Everett, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mill Creek
Pronouns: He/Him
Andrew is a Seattle-born musician, composer/arranger and instrumentalist. He studied Cello for twelve years, has played in various string ensembles in the area, and also co-manage the Vilachel String Quartet, a music performance group that caters to a variety of different events and performance needs in the greater Seattle area. Besides cello, he is also a pianist of seventeen years, having performed for multiple religious organizations, orchestral groups and musical productions throughout his career. He was an educator with the Puget Sound Music Academy, West Side Music Academy and worked as an accompanist for the Sno-King Music Educators Association in Washington. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Music Therapy, and currently works with Chrysalis Music Therapy and AccentCare Hospice, providing Music Therapy services in the Greater Snohomish and Seattle area. In his free time, he enjoys arranging and composing music, experimenting with new recipes and exploring the local culinary scene.