Meet Our Team

Kirby Gilliam 

Owner, MT-BC, NMT

Born and raised in Anderson, IN, Kirby Gilliam decided to become a board-certified music therapist after working as a music educator in the public school system.  Kirby saw the power of music - addressing non-musical needs- of her students and believed her community needed this service.  Kirby started PlainSong as a way to serve her community through music.  Kirby works with individuals with intellectual and development disabilities, geriatrics, dementia patients, mental health patients, and more.  When Kirby is not working, she enjoys spending her free time with her husband Steven, baby girl, Eliza, and her two dogs, Dexter and Dinah

Alli Greear

Project & Program Specialist, MT-BC, NMT

Alli is a board-certified music therapist- originally from Monticello, Indiana. After completing her internship with Plainsong, Alli chose to move to the Anderson area to continue her career with the Plainsong family. Alli chose to become a Music Therapist because she loves people and music- combining the two would be the ultimate dream job. Her favorite thing about Music Therapy is the ability to use music to help clients reach goals and gain more independence. Through music we can reach goals that can improve not only quality of life but, independence and self-confidence. In her spare time, Alli enjoys creating music, fishing, and reading a good book

Sarah Taylor

MT-BC, Student Liaison

Sarah, a board-certified music therapist, was born and raised in Anderson, IN. She received her bachelor’s degree in music therapy from University of Louisville after completing an internship at Bi-County Services in Bluffton, IN. Sarah believes that music can be a life long activity for everyone! Sarah has worked with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the last 12 years. She loves seeing clients get excited about music! Sarah lives in Anderson with her husband, Chris and children, Caroline and Jackson.

Andrea Bliscik

MT-BC

Andrea grew up in Ohio and is a graduate of Cleveland State University. She recently completed her internship at a school for individuals with autism, where she used music to help students ages 3-21 work towards their functional goals. In addition to her internship, Andrea completed practicum experiences where she worked with individuals of all ages. She loves getting to connect with her clients through music and working with them to develop and achieve their individual goals.

Kaitlynn (Kate) Mickey

MT-BC

Kaitlynn (Kate) graduated from Ohio University in 2019 and completed her internship with Music Therapy Care, LLC in 2020.  She has experience working with both children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors, hospice, and addiction.  She takes a person-centered approach with cognitive-behavioral techniques in her practice. Outside of music therapy, she finds herself playing with her puppy, Frankie, exploring new places with friends, visiting family, and enjoying time with her partner! She is excited to be a part of the PlainSong team and is currently accepting new clients! 

Holly Mitschelen

MT-BC, NMT

Holly graduated from St. Mary of the Woods MTED Program and currently serves St. Joseph County, IN.  Holly has a person-centered approach in her practice and she also practices Neurologic Music Therapy.  She enjoys spending time with her family and making music with her private piano studio when she is not practicing therapy.

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Kinsey Lavy

MT-BC

Kinsey graduated with her Bachelors in Music Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2021. She completed her internship with Community Hospice and Plainsong in 2021. She has experience working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, seniors, and hospice. She enjoys helping others problem solve and connect with other people through music. 

Outside of music therapy, She enjoys being home with her dog and husband, shopping, and visiting with family and friends. 

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Stephanie Huff

MT-BC

Stephanie has been making music and performing her entire life! She personally experienced the power of music therapy inn her own family which led her to want to use here gifts of music to help others in their journey of growth and wellness. 

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A humanistic therapist, she uses her various skills and experiences to assist her client's in creating unique plans to assist theme in achieving their goals.  Stephanie has experience working with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hospice and pediatrics.  

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Stephanie graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 2009 with a B.A. in Voice and from St. Mary of the Woods College in 2017 with her Music Therapy Equivalency degree. 

Julia Beeler

Adminstrator

Julia is a nursing major at Anderson University.  She works part-time with PlainSong keeping documentation compliant and helping with many projects including making phone calls, aiding therapists in activities, and keeping our files organized.  Julia enjoys singing and acting, and she has played leads in many productions

Trisha Rios

Office Coordinator

Trisha came to Plainsong in 2021 as our part -time office coordinator.  She ensures that anyone interested in services is taken care of and she sets up new services for clients.  Trisha also makes sure that things are running smoothly for the practice taking care of schedules, social media projects, and more! While Trisha started working for Plainsong in 2021, she has been involved with Plainsong from conception in 2016 when her daughter began taking guitar lessons.  Trisha is a full time preschool teacher at Southview Preschool in Anderson.