Wen Chang-Lit, Certified Creative Arts Therapist

MA, LCAT, MTBC, EMDR-certified, CCATP, C-EMDR

NY Licensed Creative Arts Therapist
EMDR Certified Therapist
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional
Board-Certified Music Therapist

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Schedule

For group practice: Weekday (Daytime, Evening), weekends day time

For myself: Monday-Thursday , Morning and Afternoon

Areas Of Focus

Sessions Available In

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist. Trauma Specialist. Music Therapist. Musician. Asian American and immigrant.

A proud mama of three biracial kiddos. A deep feeling fellow human being.

I see you—the one who feels deeply, carries too much, and has been strong for everyone else, even when it cost parts of yourself.

You may be an adult child of emotionally immature parents, an Asian American of immigrant parents trying to break generational trauma, a neurodiverse individual (or their parent), a caregiver of aging parents, or someone living with trauma in your body.

Through music therapy, creative expressions, and trauma-informed approaches, we create a safe space where your emotions, your body, and your authentic self can be fully seen and heard. Here, there’s room for the parts of you that have been silenced, overlooked, or weighed down by life. Together, we make space for healing, for strength, and for rediscovering joy, creativity, and connection.

If you’re ready, this is where your journey back to wholeness begins—and I will be with you every step of the way.

Therapy Approaches

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family System (IFS)
Somatic CBT
Somatic Practice
Creative Arts Therapy
Music Therapy
Music & Imagery

Education

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family System (IFS)
Somatic CBT
Somatic Practice
Creative Arts Therapy
Music Therapy
Music & Imagery

Experiences

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Internal Family System (IFS)
Somatic CBT
Somatic Practice
Creative Arts Therapy
Music Therapy
Music & Imagery

Music Therapy

Private practice since 2018, providing therapy for neurodiverse children and teens, as well as teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and complex trauma.
Leading Trauma-Informed Music Therapy workshops to professionals and Clinical Improvisation trainings to music therapists in Taiwan since 2021.
Clinical Director of the Creative Arts Therapy Program at the Center for All Abilities, a nonprofit organization in New York’s Chinatown serving neurodiverse families. 2015–2024.
Music Therapist at Lincoln Center Moments. Lead therapeutic music activities for seniors attending performances at Lincoln Center, supporting healthy creative aging, self-expression, and social connection. 2018-2021
Music Therapist and Research Coordinator at the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center, NYC. Provided music therapy to patients throughout the hospital—from premature infants in the NICU to those in the Pediatric Unit, Surgical ICU, Addiction Rehab Unit, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and Palliative Care. 2012-2017
Music Therapist at the Brooklyn Conservatory, providing music therapy for neurodiverse children and leading outreach programs for children with emotional and behavioral challenges or developmental differences. 2012-2017
Music Therapist at Heart Song, providing group music therapy to neurodiverse children. 2010-2012

My Work Weaves Together Science and Soul.

As a music therapist, I’ve had the privilege of working with people across the lifespan—from fragile premature infants in the NICU, to neurodiverse children, emotionally struggling teens, anxious adults, and seniors living with dementia. Again and again, I have witnessed music’s profound power to reach beyond diagnoses and limitations, touching the healthy core and essence of each person I serve.

To me, music therapy is a deeply human and sacred practice. It nurtures, empowers, and has the capacity to ignite joy, foster meaningful connection, and support healing at the very heart of who we are.

Why This Work Feels Sacred

I specialize in helping people heal from acute and developmental trauma—supporting the nervous system, transforming self-beliefs, and gently shifting emotional and relational patterns that were once about survival.

When trauma isn’t processed, it gets stored in the body. It can show up as chronic pain, anxiety, depression, insomnia, TMJ, digestive issues, or a constant feeling of being unsafe—even when life looks okay on the outside.

I blend EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, and expressive arts. This means we don’t just talk about your experiences—we listen to your body, your parts, your inner knowing. We move at your pace, with curiosity and care.

Healing with me might look like:

Go beyond just talking about what happened
Connect with the younger parts of you that are still stuck in the past
Use your body’s own wisdom to release stored trauma
Gently build safety, clarity, and self-trust from the inside out
Mapping the protective parts of you that carry pain and perfectionism
Using gentle bilateral stimulation (like tapping) to reprocess trauma
Singing, drawing, or moving when words feel too hard or are not enough
Learning to feel your feelings without getting swallowed by them

It’s deep work—but it doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. There’s room here for play, creativity, and breath.

As a Music Therapist, I practice through Nordoff-Robbins Approach

The Nordoff-Robbins approach is a deeply humanistic and creative form of music therapy, founded on the belief that music can bypass diagnoses and limitations to reach the healthy core of every individual. Through live, improvised music—using instruments, voice, and rhythm—the therapist collaborates with the client to create a musical experience uniquely tailored to them.

In this affirming and creative process, children experience themselves as capable—able to express their feelings, make meaningful connections, and be truly seen and celebrated. These moments nurture a confident sense of self and build the courage to take risks, grow, and thrive.

This approach focuses on strengths rather than limitations, helping clients of all ages express themselves, build confidence, and foster emotional, social, and cognitive growth. Whether working with children with developmental differences, adults facing mental health challenges, or seniors with dementia, the Nordoff-Robbins method offers a safe and empowering space where music becomes a bridge to healing, connection, and joy.