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Cáitlín O’Reilly is a New York State licensed creative arts therapist, board-certified music therapist, and Reiki master. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music therapy from SUNY Fredonia and a PhD in Depth Psychology with Specialization in Integrative Therapy and Healing Practices from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Cáitlín has experience working with adults in a variety of settings and addressing a range of concerns and conditions. Having experienced being a caregiver for her parents and her spouse prior to their deaths, she has a passion for assisting others through the landscape of grief, loss, and mourning. The principles of humanistic philosophy, music therapy, Reiki, therapeutic sound, and Jungian depth psychology inform Cáitlín’s person-centered approach to meeting life’s challenges. (LCAT: #001812, CBMT: #09421)
Have you ever been curious about your dreams? The ancient Greeks believed dreams held the power to heal both body and mind. This belief has endured through the centuries. Dreams can reveal what is happening just beneath the surface of our daily lives. Dreamwork sessions draw on the principles of Jungian psychology—a tradition that takes dreams seriously as a window into our inner life—to help us explore what our dreams might mean in a safe, welcoming space. Dreams can challenge what we think about ourselves and stir up difficult feelings. Most importantly, they invite us to look honestly and courageously at who we really are. There are no right or wrong answers in this process. You, your dreams, and everything they bring up are held with care and respect. By exploring the images, feelings, and stories that arise in our dreams, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and find the courage to engage more fully with our lives. Individual and group sessions are available. All you need to bring is your curiosity.
Spaces for Exploration’s counseling service is a supportive approach that draws from multiple modalities to promote emotional expression, mental health, and overall well-being. Through thoughtful discussion with the client to determine the best treatment approach, clients are able to process emotions, reduce stress, improve coping skills, address challenging life situations, and strengthen communication in a safe therapeutic environment. Modalities include evidence-based music experiences such as listening, songwriting, and improvisation, Jungian-informed dream work, and techniques based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
At Spaces for Exploration, therapeutic sound sessions use sound and vibration to promote deep relaxation, emotional balance, and overall wellness. Through techniques such as sound baths, tuning forks, and frequency-based practices, clients are supported in reducing stress, calming the nervous system, and restoring a sense of harmony in a soothing, non-invasive setting.
Reiki is a gentle, holistic energy practice that supports relaxation, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Through light touch or hands placed just above the body, Reiki helps encourage balance within the mind, body, and spirit, creating a calming experience that supports the body’s natural healing processes.
Loss occurs on many different levels. Individual and group sessions are available to assist in navigating the emotional impact of losing a loved one or experiencing significant life changes. Through a safe, empathetic space, clients are guided in processing emotions, honoring their experiences, and developing healthy coping strategies as they move toward healing at their own pace. Specialized groups, such as death of a spouse, death of a parent, or caregiver groups, are available.
For those experiencing debilitating physical conditions or those who have received a terminal diagnosis, music therapy may provide pain relief, anxiety reduction, emotional and spiritual expression, and improve overall quality of life for patients and their families. Music experiences are personalized for each patient. No music experience is necessary.
