Southwestern Music Therapy, L.L.C. is a private practice, established to provide quality Music Therapy interventions and programs to those in need of such professional services in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, and Atlanta metropolitan areas. In addition, Southwestern Music Therapy, L.L.C. aspires to maintain the integrity of the profession and to educate the general public about the positive, proven results of Music Therapy. Our highly trained team of Board Certified Music Therapists develop and implement goal driven specialized programs and interventions which are designed to maximize each client's potential. Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music Therapy is an established health profession in which music is used within a therapeutic relationship to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. After assessing the strengths and needs of each client, the qualified music therapist provides the indicated treatment including creating, singing, moving to, and/or listening to music. Through musical involvement in the therapeutic context, clients' abilities are strengthened and transferred to other areas of their lives. Music therapy also provides avenues for communication that can be helpful to those who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Research in music therapy supports its effectiveness in many areas such as: overall physical rehabilitation and facilitating movement, increasing people's motivation to become engaged in their treatment, providing emotional support for clients and their families, and providing an outlet for expression of feelings. Music Therapy is an established healthcare profession that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. Music therapy improves the quality of life for persons who are well and meets the needs of children and adults with disabilities or illnesses. Music therapy interventions can be designed to: -promote wellness -manage stress -alleviate pain -express feelings -enhance memory -improve communication -promote physical rehabilitation Our Services Include: *Consultative Services *School Assessments and Evaluations *IEE/IEP Planning *Rehabilitation Services *Hospice and Nursing Home Care *Special Needs Birthday Parties *Corporate Team Building and Drum Circles *In Services and Presentations

Sound Starts Music is a private practice specializing in music therapy and adapted music lessons for children with Autism and other special needs. Music therapy is the use of music and specially designed music strategies to address non musical goals such as speech/language, academic skills, behavior skills, social skills, motor skills. Sound Starts is currently based out of a home studio located in Frisco, TX near Main Street downtown. Please call us for more information about how music therapy and adapted music lessons can help your child!

Music Therapy practice is based on decades of research in a multitude of clinical areas. In my twelfth year of practice, I'm fortunate to have experience with individuals from many ages, cultures, and needs. I serve people with a variety of special needs, including medical, developmental, social/emotional , rehabilitation, and others. .