"From stress to success with holistic help and hope. All while having a little fun along the way."
LEARN
Our Mission
At Dynamic Lynks, we provide comprehensive therapeutic sessions and groups to spark growth, development, and discovery in individuals of all ages and abilities. Through affirming and client-centered practices, we give every individual the opportunity to succeed without intimidation or isolation. Dynamic Lynks emphasizes the importance of parent and client education, taking you from stress to success with holistic help and hope. All while having a little fun along the way!
Contact us to learn more about our programs, schedule a free consultation, and explore how we can help you thrive!
EXPLORE
Our Philosophy
Affirming Services is not just a slogan, but truly a treatment approach focused on accessing the whole person to help each individual reach their desired goals.
Strategies you might see in session include:
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Neuroscience-Informed Music Therapy
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Play-Based Learning
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Psychotherapy-Informed Music Therapy
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Strengths-Based Supports
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Developmental Scaffolding
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Visual Schedules & PECS
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Social Stories
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Validation of AAC & Alternative Communication Systems
Because there are many ways to access the mind-body connection, we use multiple approaches to best suit each individual’s needs.
We believe that neurodevelopment, psycho-education, and therapeutic consistency are the keys to lasting growth and change.
MEET
Our Team
Alyssa is a Neurologic Music Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, music educator and yoga instructor. Her holistic approach, engaging expertise and determined drive have led to the reality of her life-long goal, running a successful therapeutic center for children. A graduate of the University of Miami, Alyssa studied Music Therapy, Music Education, and Psychology. Alyssa is currently pursuing her Master of Music Therapy at Colorado State University. Alyssa's passion lies in celebrating neurodiversity and providing the best therapeutic services to help all individuals reach their fullest potential! Alyssa's current areas of research include executive function skill development through neuro-science informed techniques for neurodivergent individuals.
Areas of Focus:
Communication, Executive Function Skills, Child Development, Neurodiversity
Accepting new clients? No
Deborah Soszko, MT-BC
Neurologic Music Therapist
Deborah is a board-certified, neurologic music therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience. She completed her music therapy degree at Illinois State University and her clinical internship at Giant Steps in Illinois. Deborah has since enjoyed working with both children and adults with a variety of needs/diagnoses including early intervention, developmental disabilities, autism, and other neurodevelopmental disorders, speech rehabilitation, EDBD, and Alzheimer’s care. Deborah approaches her clinical work by ensuring each person's autonomy, communication methods, and interests are respected and embraced throughout the therapeutic process using a person-centered approach.
Areas of Focus:
School-based music therapy
Accepting new clients? No
Alyssa Stone, MT-BC,
CYT 500
Owner & Founder, Clinical Director, Neurologic Music Therapist
Ava Marvin,
MT-BC, CYT 200
Internship Director & Student Coordinator,
Music Therapist
Ava is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Certified Yoga Instructor with a wide range of experiences working with children, adolescents, and adults. Ava received her degree in music therapy from Queens University of Charlotte where she also minored in psychology and theater performance. Ava’s holistic approach is focused on viewing individuals as a whole person within the context of their life circumstances, and celebrating differences. This philosophy is at the center of her passion to therapeutically support individuals to fulfill their fullest potential and reach a variety of goals.
Areas of Focus:
Social groups, social development, teens, neurodiversity, child development, schools
Accepting new clients? Yes
Shelby Jordan-Lake, MA
Music Therapist & Mental Health Counselor
Shelby is a Music Therapist and Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Shelby received her bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University, and her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Music Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Shelby completed her music therapy
internship at Dynamic Lynks and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of
Chicago.
Shelby is dedicated to the field of creative arts therapies and supporting a diverse caseload. In
her practice, Shelby strives to provide holistic treatment through music therapy and mental health counseling by applying a person-centered approach considering all intersecting identities of the individual and their personal needs.