Autism
Communication, sensory regulation, and cognitive support.
Using music to forge pathways for all abilities.
Board certified music therapy for children and adults across Middle Tennessee.
Board certified music therapy for children and adults across Middle Tennessee.
The approach
Music therapy is a research and evidence-based service for all ages and diagnoses that uses music as a tool to reach non-musical goals.
Pathways recognizes music as a motivating tool that impacts the entire brain, helping clients achieve goals in all areas of functioning — no musical ability required!
Meet Ashlyn
One-to-one sessions built around goals set from a full assessment of the client's needs.
Instrument and voice instruction adapted to how each student learns best.
Small group sessions bringing together clients working toward shared goals.
Who we serve
Communication, sensory regulation, and cognitive support.
Fine and gross motor delays, speech and language rehabilitation, and cognitive support.
Fine and gross motor delays, speech and language rehabilitation, and cognitive support.
Rhythm-based work supporting cognition, movement and speech recovery.
Singing, instrument play, and rhythm used to support expressive language and clarity.
Songwriting, lyric analysis, and improvisation for coping and self expression.
Sessions to support attention deficit disorders, achieve developmental milestones and promote social and emotional skills.
Familiar music to support mood, reality orientation and moments of recognition.
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Get in touch →Getting started
Four steps from first phone call to a weekly rhythm.
A free 20-minute call to hear what you're hoping for and answer questions.
The first 1–2 sessions dedicated to completing non-musical assessments and observing how the client responds to music.
Individualized goals based on the assessment results and your preferences.
Weekly, documented services with a reassessment session every 6 months to track the client's progress.
About
Growing up with a brother with Sensory Processing Disorder, Ashlyn has always had a passion for individuals whose brains work differently than hers. It is her love for music and the brain that led her to start Pathways Music Therapy. While clinically and neurologically informed, Ashlyn puts the individual first, seeking to empower growth and dignity through music.
Ashlyn is a board-certified music therapist. She completed her bachelor's degree in Music Therapy at Belmont University and obtained her clinical hours from Perfect Harmony Health in Roswell, GA. Through her education, Ashlyn had the opportunity to work alongside all ages and diagnoses, including IDD, cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, Tourette's syndrome, TBI, early development, Parkinson's disease, and memory care. These experiences led to opportunities like forming an interabled band that toured the community or putting on a full-scale musical with adults with IDD. They also allowed Ashlyn the chance to use music in various ways to support clients with developmental progress, memory care, social skills, motor skills, speech/communication skills, cognition, and sensory regulation.
Outside of music therapy, Ashlyn enjoys cross-stitching, listening to musicals, trying new restaurants/coffee shops, and winding down with a good book.
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Questions
Nope! Music therapy is for anyone who enjoys music. Ashlyn meets each client wherever they are, whether they have never touched an instrument or they've been playing their whole life.
You do not! Ashlyn will provide (and clean) all instruments required for both individual and group music therapy sessions.* However, if there is an instrument from home that you would like to incorporate into sessions, that is welcome. *We are unable to provide instruments for virtual sessions and most instrumental lessons.
Ashlyn primarily sees clients in person at her office located in Brentwood, TN. However, Ashlyn is also able to travel to homes and community centers across Middle Tennessee to provide services. Virtual sessions are another potential option, depending on the client's needs.
Sessions occur weekly and typically last 30 minutes or 1 hour depending on the client.
Rates are shared on the consult call so they can be matched to your individual service needs. Music therapy is not covered by insurance, however some policies have out-of-network (OON) benefits that can provide some support. These benefits often vary between insurance companies.
Get in touch
Tell us a little about the person you're calling for. Ashlyn replies to every message personally, usually within two business days.