Go from self-sabotage to self-empowerment.
Does being in the spotlight make you feel nervous, uneasy, tense and ultimately ineffective? You are not alone!
We help you understand how your past influences your day to day functioning and how to change patterns that no longer serve you through a variety of techniques.
You have spent years cringing at the thought of eyes on you because of stressful life events, difficulties in your industry, instances of feeling invisible or exposed. We have experienced first-hand the impact of these issues in our own lives and that’s how we know the healing power of the methods we use.
We can help you get from where you are now to where you want to be.
Elisa Monti, PhD
Elisa Monti (she/her) is a psychologist with a PhD from The New School for Social Research. Dr. Monti is a certified Performance Wellness therapist trained in the Montello Method for Performance Wellness and is certified in Vocal Psychotherapy (trained by Dr. Diane Austin). She has experience working with individuals on trauma, attachment, voice, communication, self-expression, and performance. Dr. Monti collaborates with numerous scholars and scientists, including the Helou Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh, the Voice Study Centre, and New York Speech Pathology. She is also the president and co-founder of the Voice and Trauma Research and Connection Group, Inc. Dr. Monti has been the recipient of honors and awards, including the Audio-Visual Media Award (2017) from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
Stephanie Bianchi, MT-BC, FAMI
Stephanie Bianchi, MS, MT-BC, FAMI, MHC-LP is a dedicated and experienced board-certified music therapist and Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery. With over 20 years of practice and a specialization in performance wellness over a decade, Stephanie provides innovative, trauma-informed therapy tailored for performers, creatives, and artists. Her eclectic therapeutic approach includes Music Therapy, CBT, IFS, EMDR, and Compassionate Inquiry, aiming to reduce anxiety, enhance creativity, and heal trauma. Stephanie's artistic background enriches her therapeutic practice; she is a voice-over actor, music director, and composer/lyricist, having written music for TV, radio, film, and stage. She co-founded the musical theater writing duo Whiskey and Fall Weather, whose projects include the children’s musical #JustBeYou and the irreverent (adult) musical comedy Breakup. Based in New York, Stephanie offers both virtual and in-person sessions, helping clients bring authenticity and wholeness to their art and lives.
