Available for In-Person and Virtual Sessions.
Multiple options to work towards therapeutic goals.
Check out classes and therapy groups in person (Austin) and online.
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Schedule an initial consultation today by clicking here or looking under the “Book Now” tab.
Here for Therapy?
The process of finding the right therapist can be a lot. I know. It’s important to find someone who will be a good fit for you. I prioritize creating a warm, safe space where you can explore your experiences, beliefs, thoughts and feelings without judgment. As a Mindfulness-Based Somatic Therapist, I’m here to help you cultivate a new relationship with your inner and outer world. I’ll be a good fit if you are open to working with sound, somatic awareness and exercises, Buddhist philosophies, shamanic and mindfulness practices, and curiosity. I understand that every journey is unique and this one is yours. I’m excited to walk alongside you on this path. You don’t have to stay stuck repeating patterns from the past and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Together, we can unlock the path to a brighter future filled with wonder, clarity, hope, and the joy of being fully present.
If this interests you, I invite you to reach out for a free 20-minute consultation. I’m excited to be a part of your transformative journey.
Here for Voice Work?
Vocal empowerment allows your voice to become a powerful tool for transformation. If you’ve ever felt the grip of social anxiety, struggled with speaking blocks, or found yourself nervous in public settings, you’re not alone. Many people, of all walks of life and professions, face similar challenges. You might be recovering from surgery or a medical issue that has affected your voice, or your goal might be to enhance your vocal skills. Whatever your reason, this is a safe space to explore and reclaim your confidence.
Here, we embrace the body, mind, and spirit, integrating practices like yoga and mindfulness exercises to help you connect more deeply with yourself and your expression. We’ll work together to break through barriers and allow your true voice to shine. Think of this as an opportunity to engage with your breath, your body, and your unique essence—creating a dialogue between your inner self and the world around you.
I invite you to open up to the transformative possibilities that lie ahead. Through vocal coaching, dialogue coaching, or dialect coaching, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s discover the power of your voice together.
Individual and Group Therapy
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Voice and Dialect Coaching
Interested in private sessions? Book a free initial consultation here or click for more information.
Sound Therapy
Sound therapy integrated with energy work. Find grounding, ease, and rebalance systems of the body to support optimal health.
Group Classes
Live group classes, online classes to work at your own pace, and immersive weekend workshops.
A Bit About Me
- Provisionally licensed as a Mindfulness Based Transpersonal counselor (LPC-A supervised by Sarah Osmer, LPC-S).
- Over twenty years experience, at the professional and university level, as a Vocal Coach
- NARM informed, Brainspotting (similar to EMDR), Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Intention Setting and Integration work, Dream Work, Gestalt, and IFS informed (for clinical therapy work only – email melissa@heart-mindtherapy.com or click here to find out more about how to work with me as a therapist).
- Ten years experience in Sound Therapy, Reiki, Pranic Healing, and Somatic Integration
- Have worked in Film/TV and theatre for more than two decades.
- Led workshops regionally, nationally, and internationally (Austin, Dallas, NYC, Chicago, Denver, Ashland, Mexico City, Peru (Sacred Valley)
- Certified Yoga Teacher (200 hr), Meditation Teacher (300 hr), Sound Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, Pranic Healing Practitioner
- Multiple certifications in Somatic Movement Education – Body-Mind Centering (BMC)
- Member of Voice and Speech Trainers Association (VASTA) (2002 – Present)
- Secretary of VASTA for 3 years
- Certified Associate Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework
- Extensive training and practice with Knight-Thompson Speechwork
- Former Associate Professor of Voice, Movement, Accents at Texas State University – San Marcos, Department of Theatre and Dance (2002 – 2017)
- MFA in Acting at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro; MA in Mindfulness Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado
- Passionate, fluid, intuitive, educated, specific, compassionate, a good listener, and a reliable guide
Outside of Austin
I teach regionally, nationally, and internationally. Bring me to you! Or book me for a Zoom Workshop!
Let’s co-create the perfect workshop or class for you and/or your team. I’ve worked with different groups including teacher trainings (yoga, meditation), school programs, voice teachers, theatrical and film productions, wellness practitioners, therapists, business professionals.
Workshops can cover a range of topics including: how to be more effective in public speaking, in video or online meetings, using the voice as a therapeutic tool, teamwork in the workplace, how to engage students and co-workers, vocal health and self care, developing listening skills, and more.
I’d love to come work with your group. Contact me directly to begin to create the best workshop for your group!
Here’s what a few people are saying:
“I recommend Melissa to anyone seeking to feel more grounded and at home in their lives.”
“I found depth and range to my voice I didn’t know were there.”
“Training with Melissa has fundamentally transformed how I approach the voice as a professional and a person.”
Heart Mind Therapy and Austin Vocal Empowerment are owned and operated by Melissa Grogan, LPC-Associate, MFA, MA (supervised by Sarah Osmer, LPC-S), somatic therapist, vocal empowerment and somatic coach, trained sound therapist and Usui Reiki practitioner.
You can reach me at melissa@heart-mindtherapy.com