Taylor-Made Therapy: Music as a Tool for Healing
Episode 200
October 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025

Swifties, this one’s for you! In this episode, we sit down with therapists Jessica Snow, Jeanette Miller, and Sharyn Koch to unpack the therapeutic magic behind Taylor Swift’s music.
From processing heartbreak to finding strength after loss, the group explores how Taylor’s lyrics can help people navigate emotions like grief, trauma, and anxiety. They share personal reflections, favorite songs, and creative ways to use music in therapy — including lyric analysis, journaling prompts, and even writing verses of your own.
Tune in to discover how music connects us, heals us, and reminds us we’re never alone — especially when we have a soundtrack as powerful as Taylor’s.
MEET THE GUEST
Jeanette Miller, MSSA, LISW-S
Jeannie Miller has over 20 years experience in multiple settings including residential, community, Outpatient counseling and in the private practice settings. She has advanced training in Trauma Informed Care, Nurturing Parenting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Jeannie achieved a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Social work. She is independently licensed through the Marriage and Family and Social Worker Board. Jeannie has served children 12 and up, adolescents, and adults 18 and over. Jeannie specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and woman’s issues. In her free time, Jeannie enjoys spending time with family and pets, binge watching a good series and reading. Her lifestance is…it’s all about perspective.
MEET THE GUEST
Sharyn Koch, MA, LPCC-S
Sharyn Koch offers compassionate therapy services to individuals across all age groups at LifeStance Health, serving the Columbus and Cleveland areas of Ohio. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and a registered and board-certified art therapist, Sharyn employs a client-focused and strength-based approach to guide her clients through their mental health journeys. With expertise in treating anxiety, ADHD, childhood behavior issues, depression, grief, medical conditions/health psychology, midlife transitions, pain management, PTSD/trauma, somatoform disorders, and women's issues, Sharyn is deeply committed to helping her clients navigate life's challenges with resilience and empowerment. Sharyn’s passion lies in using creative interventions to facilitate emotional exploration and promote healing. Drawing upon her background in art therapy, she harnesses the power of creative expression to help clients gain. into their emotions and develop healthy coping skills. As a chemical dependency counselor assistant (CDCA), Sharyn also provides support to individuals struggling with substance use disorders.
Outside of her practice, Sharyn finds joy in painting, reading, and spending quality time with her beloved animals and family, including her cat and two bunnies. Her nurturing and empathetic nature extends beyond her professional role, enriching the lives of those around her.
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