Find your sound.

Empower your self.

Upcoming events

  • Littles Music Group

    09/29 11:00-11:30AM

    This Littles Music Group is a playful, connection-focused music experience for young children and their caregivers. Using songs, movement, and interactive play, we nurture shared joy while supporting developmental milestones such as communication, motor skills, social-emotional growth, and early learning. Guided by a relationship-based approach, each session is designed to strengthen the parent-child bond and celebrate the unique ways your little one learns and expresses themselves

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  • "Life After School" Music Therapy Group

    Fridays 4:00-5:00pm

    Have you or your loved one finished high school but struggled to find programs that allow you to connect, create and belong? Join our inclusive music therapy group— a safe and supportive space to gather resources and skills for your next phase of life.

    Together, we will:

    - Build social connections, reducing feelings of isolation

    - Find resources and systems of support that encourage career growth

    - Explore the emotions associated with big life transitions and find coping skills to better understand and express how we feel

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  • Ukulele Ensemble

    TBD

    This is an opportunity for people of all ages and musical backgrounds to get together to learn the ukulele together. We will meet each week for a one-hour group lesson, which will be followed by an optional group jam.

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FAQs

What is music therapy?

Music Therapy is an evidence-based practice where a trained, board-certified music therapist uses music — including listening, singing, instrument-play, songwriting, movements, and more — to help people reach their personal goals. These goals can include improving communication, building social skills, expressing emotions, reducing stress, and supporting overall well-being. No musical skills required to engage in music therapy — the focus is on using music as a tool for growth and connection, not on performance.

What kind of work do you specialize in?

I specialize in disability-affirming, trauma-informed care for individuals with disabilities, with a focus on supporting autistic children, teens and young adults. Drawing on my background as a mental health music therapist, I help clients build emotional well-being, self-expression, and confidence. In my work with little ones, I am also DIRFloortime® certified and bring extensive knowledge of child development. Throughout my time as a music therapist, I thrive to be intentional in combining therapeutic approaches with creativity and compassion to meet each person where they are and to help them thrive.

What kind of payment options do you offer?

We are currently awaiting music therapy licensure in North Carolina, which will make it easier to bill insurance for services. In the meantime, there are other payment and scholarship opportunities available in NC that may help cover costs. I am passionate about the importance of accessibility when it comes to therapeutic services like music therapy and would love to chat more with you about opportunities and resources in NC that can help pay for these kinds of services.

How do I get started?

At the top of our page, there is a button that says ‘Schedule’. Once you press, there is an option for a Free Consultation. If you choose this option, you can schedule a 30 minute zoom or phone conversation on our scheduler there. If you’re having trouble doing so or would rather just contact me directly to get started, you can do so at allie@soundandself.org. I thank you for your interest in Sound & Self Music Therapy and am excited to hear from you soon!