Meet Kylie!
Certified Music Therapist (MTA, MT-BC), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Kylie Thompson (she/her) has been part of the CMT team since January 2025. She is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Bachelor's Degree in Music from Western University and a Master’s Degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University. During her Master’s Degree, Kylie completed a series of four practical placements in long-term care, oncology, and palliative care units, and worked in veteran’s care in order to complete her extensive 1000 hour clinical internship. She has experience supporting older adults facing various life challenges including neurodegenerative disorders, mental illness, brain injury, bereavement and isolation, as well as supporting children and adolescents with special needs.
Kylie’s love for music has always been present in her life whether it was bonding over music with her family or creating musical performances with her friends as a child. Kylie participated in voice and piano lessons beginning at the age of 10. She also played the flute and alto saxophone during her four years in highschool music and concert band and is proficient on guitar.
In her spare time, Kylie enjoys various forms of crafting including crochet, embroidery, mosaic art, and stained glass. She also enjoys biking, hiking, and playing lawn games with family and friends.
Kylie has found that music has a unique way of bringing people together regardless of personal differences, language, culture, etc. She loves using music to connect with others and providing a way for others to express themselves through music making or sharing their preferred music.
