Our Vision
Whole Steps Music Therapy was founded by Laura A. Fonseca in 2017 in order to bring accessible, high quality music therapy services to the greater LA community.
At Whole Steps, we provide music therapy services to all individuals, and offer sliding scale rates as a way to make our services accessible and equitable to all members of our community. We believe that every person should have access to high quality individualized music therapy services. We believe in meeting each client where they are and working at their pace to support them in achieving their goals one step at a time! We work in collaboration with our partner company, Stepping Tones Inc., to provide services, resources and education to our community.
Our Team
Owner & Founder
Laura A. Fonseca, MT-BC
Laura grew up in the greater Los Angeles area. She moved to Boston in 2013 for school. When she moved back to LA, she founded Whole Steps Music Therapy and Stepping Tones shortly after. Laura works within a neurologic framework and provides a holistic approach to music therapy services. She sees music not only as a force that unites, but also as a catalyst for change. She has diverse experience clinical experience and has worked in inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, schools, elder care, recovery centers, early intervention and hospitals.
Education
Berklee College of Music
B.A. Music Therapy, Psychology Minor
Colorado State University
M.M. Music Therapy
Activities & Affiliations
• CEO of Stepping Tones Inc.
• California Association for Music Therapy
• Internship Director
License Number
• 12876