Hello! My name is Teresa Dominguez and I am a music therapy intern at Therabeat Inc. I am from Sandy Springs, Georgia and I got my music therapy education from Queens University of Charlotte. My primary instrument is voice, but I can also play the guitar, piano, and percussion instruments. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and karaoke.
My first experience with music therapy was when my brother received through his school. Throughout his treatment he gained confidence, improved his speech, and expressed himself. Seeing my brother reach his goals inspired me to become a music therapist to help others reach their goals. I enjoyed learning from my professors at Queens and I will now be using what I have learned to continue to grow as a music therapist at Therabeat Inc. Being a part of the Therabeat team is a great opportunity to work with music therapists along with specialists in other disciplines such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy.
My first week at Therabeat Inc. was fulfilling and brimming with new experiences. The people here at Therabeat are welcoming and always have time to answer questions. I have had the opportunity to observe many different types of sessions and I was amazed to see the variety of therapists under one roof. Some sessions had two therapists from different disciplines, and while watching these sessions; I developed a better understanding of how therapists can work together to help reach clients’ goals.
During the week, I observed music therapy sessions both in the clinic and at different schools. There are variety of experiences here, for instance, I spent time observing transition classes, individual sessions, and co-treatment with other therapists. I am looking forward to leading sessions and learning each day from the Therabeat team!
-Teresa Dominguez, Music Therapy Intern