Amy Thomas, LCAT, MT-BC, C-DBT

Amy attended the University of Dayton, Dayton Ohio receiving a Bachelor of Music in 1984.  She completed her clinical internship at Norristown State Hospital, Norristown Pennsylvania in 1985, securing her degree in Music Therapy.  Amy’s clinical work over the last 35 years has included servicing clients in the area of mental health, gerontology, behavioral care intervention and, over the last 25 years, specializing in treating children with special needs.  In 2000 Amy pursued additional certification in counseling through Agape Counseling, completing both Level 1 and Level 2.  Amy founded Upstate Music Therapy Center in 1998 with five music therapists.  The agency has since grown, employing up to thirteen Board Certified Music Therapists each year.  Amy has also participated in clinical research with children under the age of three years old, diagnosed with autism. She served the role of Exhibit Coordinator multiple years for the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association.  Amy has presented at numerous conferences, both regional and national, as well as local workshops.  After pursuing an application for licensure in New York State Amy obtained her license as a Creative Arts Therapist in 2005.  She currently clinically supervises other Music Therapists and provides counseling services in the office as well as through telehealth.  Amy specializes in counseling with women, young adults, teens, and children struggling with anxiety, depression, behavior disorders, addictive tendencies, OCD and PTSD.

  Katie Pistilli, MT-BC

Katie attended the College of Wooster in Wooster, OH, receiving a Bachelor of Music Education in Music Therapy in 2017. She completed her internship at Mary Cariola Children’s Center in Rochester, NY. Katie began working at Upstate Music Therapy Center in September 2017 and shortly thereafter received her board certification (MT-BC). Katie primarily services students with complex needs in the special education setting as well as in the home. In 2020, Katie began work on Upstate Music Therapy Center’s website and social media presence. In addition to her therapeutic work, in 2022 Katie began supporting other employees of the agency in their own practice as a supervisor. 

Robin Neary, MT-BC

Robin received her Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy degree with a minor in Psychology from SUNY Fredonia in 2019. She completed her internship at  OLV Human Services Early Childhood Program in Buffalo, NY and has been a member of the UMTC team since 2021.

Hannah Baker, MT-BC

Hannah received her Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree from Nazareth College in 2020. She competed her internship with Upstate Music Therapy Center and has been a member of the UMTC team since 2022.