About Me
Dr. Jingwen Zhang is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), licensed creative arts therapist (LCAT), and Austin Vocal Psychotherapist in NYC, specializing in trauma, cross-cultural stress, and rehabilitation. She earned her PhD in music therapy from Temple University in 2022. Since 2014, she has helped clients process emotional blocks and rebuild resilience through evidence-based, creative approaches.
Dr. Zhang currently is an assistant professor at SUNY New Paltz. Before starting private practice, Jingwen held clinical roles at leading medical institutions in both the U.S. and China. She is also an internationally recognized scholar, presenting and publishing on topics in music therapy.
A professional erhu player, Jingwen occasionally performs on both intimate and major stages.
Music Psychotherapy
In-person (NYC) & virtual sessions for individuals and groups in English/Mandarine.
I specialize in trauma, anxiety, and emotional healing through music psychotherapy, using evidence-based creative approaches.
Teaching
Music’s power to heal and connect thrives in shared spaces. As a board-certified music therapist and erhu musician, I design interactive, evidence-based workshops and collaborative projects that are tailored to your goals—whether therapeutic, educational, or artistic. Let’s co-create meaningful musical experiences.
Medical Music Therapy
I provide evidence-based music therapy for medical needs, including stroke recovery (aphasia), dementia care, and palliative support.
Services are available in-person (NYC clinics and home visits) and online—tailored to each individual’s therapeutic goals and accessibility needs.
Erhu Music & Collaborations
The erhu’s voice has been part of my story since childhood—its melodies carry both joy and sorrow, much like the human experience itself. Today, I bring this expressive tradition to stages across NYC, blending cultural heritage with contemporary collaborations.