Music Therapy Faculty
Krystal Bloom, MSW, MT-BC
Krystal offers in-person sessions on Tuesdays from 5-7:30pm and Wednesdays from 5:15-8pm.
Krystal uses they/them and she/her pronouns and identifies as queer. They grew up in Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, right in the middle of the woods. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree with a minor in Psychology from Berklee College of Music, from which she graduated in 2013. Krystal also holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of New Hampshire as of 2023, with a focus on systems-level work and suicide prevention.
Krystal studied under flutist Wendy Rolfe while at Berklee, honing their performance skills and repertoire. They enjoy playing Brazilian flute music, rock-style flute, contemporary flute music, and jazz and blues. They have a solid base in baroque, classical, and romantic styles as well.
Krystal has experience working with folks from all walks of life and across the lifespan. They specialize in trauma work, LGBTQAI+ issues, mental health, and community building. Krystal has a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion and creating and sustaining community spaces that elevate marginalized voices.
When not working, Krystal enjoys avidly reading queer fantasy and sci-fi novels, rock climbing, playing Dungeons & Dragons with friends, and spending time with her dog and two parrots.
Sara Mendes, MT-BC
Sara offers in-person sessions on Mondays from 5-8pm and Thursdays from 2:15-4pm.
Sara Mendes grew up in the Cleveland, OH area and relocated to Massachusetts following high school to pursue higher education. She has been practicing as a music therapist since 2005 when she graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy from Berklee College of Music. She completed her internship at Musicworx in San Diego, CA under the supervision of Barbara Reuer, PHD, MT-BC. At Musicworx she experienced a full spectrum of music therapy services across several diverse populations including addiction treatment, hospice, early childhood, wellness, and memory care. Sara has spent a significant portion of her career providing music therapy services to the early childhood population, primarily in early intervention with 0-3 year-olds experiencing developmental delays or who may be at risk of developmental delays.
Sara comes from a family of musicians where music and art were always an integral part of daily life. She studied voice and viola as a child and continued to pursue voice as her principal instrument in college. Her passion for music therapy comes from a deep interest in psychology and the profound and complex impact music has on the function of the brain. She recently developed an interest in sensory processing and how music can support self-regulation when combined with principles that embrace a holistic treatment model.
Sara lives in New Hampshire with her husband, 3 kids, and cat (though identifies as more of a “dog person”). She enjoys listening to audiobooks during her many hours in the car and loves dancing as well as live music.
Adri Celeste, MT-BC
Adri offers in-person sessions by appointment only.
Adri uses she/they pronouns and is from North Attleboro, MA. She graduated from Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA in 2023, with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Therapy and minors in both Psychology and Vocal Performance. Adri completed their internship at UMass Memorial Hospital within the pediatric, palliative care and neurology units, under the supervision of both Mary-Carla MacDonald (MA, MT-BC, NMT) and Katie Hock (MT-BC, NMT). Adri spent the last year and a half following graduation working for UMass in Early Intervention prior to relocating to NH.
Adri is a classically trained vocalist who has dabbled in jazz and musical theatre. She enjoys songwriting and appreciates many types of music, especially pop, indie and alt rock. She has experience working with a wide range of populations, from infants through older adults.
Being neurodivergent herself, Adri is drawn to working with folks with ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other similar conditions.
Adri prefers taking a humanistic approach, focusing on the client’s personal goals, autonomy and capacity for growth, while approaching challenges and barriers with curiosity and creativity. They are passionate about equity, respect and improving the accessibility of music therapy services as well as other resources.
When not at work, Adri enjoys reading books of all genres, learning languages, being outside, meditating, and spending time with loved ones, including her dog and two cats!