Integrative Creative Therapy

Music & Creative Arts Therapy for Kids

In Austin, TX | In-person Sessions with Wen Chang-Lit, MA, LCAT, MTBC, C-EMDR

For the child who feels big feelings—and doesn’t always know what to do with them.

Some kids cry easily. Some get angry and don’t know why.

Some are quiet, always trying to be good, while others act out the feelings they can’t name.

As a parent, you may be watching your child struggle—with transitions, relationships, grief, trauma, sensory sensitivities, or anxiety—and wondering how to help.

You want them to feel safe, confident, connected. You want them to be free to be themselves.

But you’re not sure how to reach them. That’s where music and creative arts therapy can help.

A gentle way in—through music, rhythm, play, and creativity

I work with children who are emotionally sensitive, deeply imaginative, or easily overwhelmed by the world around them. Some are neurodivergent—autistic, ADHD, sensory-seeking or sensitive—and often feel misunderstood in traditional settings.

Others are navigating big life changes like divorce, adoption, loss, or trauma. Many simply need a space where they don’t have to explain or perform—just be.

Creative arts therapy meets your child where they are. We use music, rhythm, movement, and art to help emotions come out of hiding and find safe, expressive form.

What happens in a session?

Each session is guided by your child’s unique way of processing the world.

We might:

Sing or play simple wind instruments to build emotional regulation
Play musical games to build rapport and social connect
Explore feelings through song writing, singing, playing instruments, drawing, or storytelling
Use rhythm and movement to support sensory integration and grounding
Create songs or visual rituals to make routines feel safer and more predictable
Support emotional expression without relying on verbal explanations
Introduce gentle body-based tools for self-soothing and nervous system regulation

Our space is sensory-considerate, and deeply attuned to your child’s needs. There’s no pressure to make eye contact, sit still, or “talk it out.” Just connection, creativity, and choice.

Trauma-informed. Neurodiversity-affirming. Child-led.

Whether your child is navigating trauma, sensory overload, or big emotions they don’t understand, I offer a space that honors their whole experience—body, mind, and spirit.

As a music therapist with advanced training in trauma, EMDR, and somatic approaches, I support kids in building trust, safety, and regulation from the inside out.

This work isn’t about fixing or correcting—it’s about creating space for your child to feel seen, heard, and supported exactly as they are.

For parents: You’re doing your best—and you’re not alone.

If you’re reading this, you’re likely carrying a lot.

Maybe you’ve been dismissed by other providers. Maybe you’re walking on eggshells.

Maybe you just want someone to really see your child’s strengths, not just their struggles.

Here, I see you. I see your child.

And I believe healing can happen when we stop trying to make kids fit the mold—and instead create a space where they feel safe enough to grow in their own way.

Let’s begin with a simple step.

If your child is struggling—and you’re looking for a creative, neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed approach—I’d be honored to walk alongside you.