Weekly Support Groups
MusiCares understands that far too many people with mental health and addiction issues are not getting the help or treatment that they need. Addressing that fact, MusiCares offers ten free weekly online emotional support and addiction recovery support groups open to anyone interested in participating. To attend, email the group leader. Below, you'll see our Emotional Support Groups, followed by Addiction Recovery Support Groups.
Support groups are a safe and secure place to sort through a variety of wellness issues or concerns. Each group is led by a licensed professional and additional assistance is available if needed.
Emotional Support Groups
Presented in partnership with ASCAP
Feeling stressed or anxious about the state of the music industry at the moment? Feeling down or simply needing a bit of community and support? Please join us weekly for one of our confidential virtual support groups. These groups are free of charge and occur weekly.
Contact one of the group leaders below for more information and dial-in instructions.
PAUL ILL
Friday: 1pm-2pm PT
Contact: Paulill@me.com or (818) 634-8953
Paul Ill is a graduate of Berklee College of Music who is currently completing his MFT Practicum at Northcentral University. He is a former United States Air Force Officer, Combat-eta Disabled Military Veteran who has earned a living in the music industry as a successful musician and songwriter.
WOMEN'S SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday: 12pm– 1pm CT
Contact: Danielle@dBCounseling.com
Danielle is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Tennessee with a private practice in the Nashville area. She is able to offer a unique perspective having grown up as a child in and around the music industry and as the wife of a touring Weekend Warrior. Danielle also has over ten years of experience working directly with music professionals. She is a certified EMDR clinician and specializes in trauma-informed care for those in the industry.
BLACK MUSIC COMMUNITY GROUP
Thursday: 12pm-1pm PT
Contact: Adrienne@mylifeepiphany.com
Adrienne is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Education and is a current doctoral candidate at Widener University. Adrienne is a clinician in private practice, where her goal is to dismantle stigma and shame about mental health and sex in our society. She provides individual therapy, couples counseling, sex therapy, workshops, and professional development. As a university lecturer, she has designed courses and taught for both residential and online classes for graduate students at the Columbia University School of Social Work.
LGBTQIA+ MUSIC COMMUNITY GROUP
Wednesday: 12pm-1pm PT
Contact: Adrienne@mylifeepiphany.com
Adrienne is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s in Education and is a current doctoral candidate at Widener University. Adrienne is a clinician in private practice, where her goal is to dismantle stigma and shame about mental health and sex in our society. She provides individual therapy, couples counseling, sex therapy, workshops, and professional development. As a university lecturer, she has designed courses and taught for both residential and online classes for graduate students at the Columbia University School of Social Work.
Emotional Support Groups
A little deeper than a 12-step meeting and not quite as intense as a process group, MusiCares offers a variety of weekly groups for the recovering community. Groups are free of charge and open to any music person interested in attending.
Contact one of the group leaders below for more information and dial-in instructions.
DAVID ROBERTI, CADC II
Tuesday: 2pm– 3pm PT
Contact: david.roberti@gmail.com or (310) 993-3184
David Roberti CADC II, Addiction Counselor and Mental Health Coach. He is a graduate of the UCLA Addiction Counseling Program, Musician’s Institute (PIT), and Dick Groves’ Music Program.
MARTY REIN, PHD
Wednesday: 6pm– 7pm PT
Contact: mjrein24@comcast.net or (970) 829-7399
Marty has a B.M. in Music Education and an M.Ed. and Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies from Colorado State University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Addition Counselor. Marty has also worked professionally as a bassist for four decades in the music industry including touring, recording, managing, and teaching both privately and in the public-school setting.
AUGUST BOYD, LCSW
Thursday: 4pm– 5pm PT
Contact: august@imaginerecovery.com or (504) 638-8008
August Boyd is a licensed social worker. August completed her undergraduate degrees in creative writing, film, and jazz studies at the University of Southern California. She completed her graduate work at Louisiana State University’s School of Social Work. She has significant experience assisting individuals with substance-use disorders and co-occurring mental health issues. August is currently the Clinical Director at Imagine Recovery in New Orleans.
VICTORIA MIERLAK, LCAT
Tuesday: 4pm– 5pm PT
Contact: victoriamierlak@gmail.com
Victoria Mierlak, MT-BC, LCAT received her undergraduate degree from Berklee College of Music with a focus on voice and music therapy. She went on to receive her master’s in music therapy from NYU as well as completing her advanced training in vocal psychotherapy with Dr. Diane Austin. Victoria has worked in the field as a music psychotherapist since 2006 with various populations and has extensive experience as a singer/songwriter.
PETE HARRIS, PHD
Thursday: 4pm-5pm PT
Contact: PeteHarrisPhD@mac.com or (615) 279-3663
Pete Harris, PhD has over 19 years working as a licensed psychologist. Combining neuroscience and evidence-based methods, Pete help clients increase awareness, heal from past wounds, and access their innate strengths.
ANITA JUNG, LPC
Thursday: 2pm– 3pm PT
Contact: ajunglpc@yahoo.com
Anita Jung is a licensed psychotherapist who has been working with creatives in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. She is also an internationally acclaimed lecturer and author of musical hypnotherapeutic audio recordings.