Dr. Lori Gooding

Dr. Lori Gooding, Ph.D., MT-BC, is Assistant Professor of Music Therapy. Her clinical background includes music therapy in mental and physical healthcare and her research has focused on music therapy in psychosocial care, patient-and family-centered care in music therapy, and music therapy education. Her publications appear in journals like the Journal of Music Therapy and Music Therapy Perspectives.

Dr. Gooding is President Elect of the American Music Therapy Association. She has presented nationally and internationally, and currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Music Therapy. She has also received research grants from organizations like AARP, the National Institute on Aging, The Awesome Foundation, and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs.