Mewsic Moves

Mewsic Moves Mewsic Moves offers music therapy and counseling to neurodiverse families and those living with mental health conditions.

We have locations in: Santa Monica, Torrance, Long Beach and coming to Pasadena soon! Learn more here: https://linktr.ee/mewsicmoves Mewsic Moves offers counselling and music therapy programs dedicated to improving the quality of life of its clients who live with daily challenges cause by developmental disorders. Mewsic Moves therapists incorporate counselling, music and musical elements into specifically designed programs to address communication, memory, cognitive, learning, self and emotional regulation, and social programming needs. Sessions are held in one-to-one settings between the client and therapist, or can be done in a group environments. Program goals are established following initial assessment, and are revised as progress is achieved. Mewsic Moves also has an online series offering songs, videos and tips on how to support children with special needs through music. This series is entitled: Making the Most With Mewsic.

03/19/2026

This Women’s History Month, I want to take a moment to honor and celebrate the amazing women who have helped make Mewsic Moves what it is today. Izzy, Laura, Nicole, and Jordan, I am so deeply grateful for each of you. Your heart, dedication, compassion, and unique gifts have shaped this space in meaningful ways, and your impact does not go unnoticed. You are part of the strength, care, and vision behind Mewsic Moves, and I celebrate each of you with so much gratitude. You are making history at Mewsic Moves, and I am truly thankful to walk alongside you. And of course, even though we are honoring women's history month I don't want to leave you out Zach. Thank you as well for all you bring to this journey and our Mewsic Moves family.

Let’s celebrate the women making history at Mewsic Moves. Words cannot express my gratitude.

03/09/2026

Even in therapy, small moments of connection can spark profound healing. Discover how active parental involvement and shared family activities create lasting bonds and support growth. John Mews, CEO and Founder of Mewsic Moves share his unique practice is based on a family first model. We want the entire family to be a part of the therapy process.

03/05/2026

Discover how neurologic music therapy uses entrainment to forge new neural pathways for recovery. Witness the incredible potential with examples like Gabby Giffords, showing how rhythm and practice can rebuild the brain.

03/03/2026

Discover Mewsic Moves, a family-first practice using Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) to support neurodivergent individuals, people with neurologic conditions, and their families.
In this clip from a longer podcast interview, John Mews (Founder of Mewsic Moves; board-certified music therapist and Neurologic Music Therapist) sits down with Harry, co-founder of 1760 Strategic AI (The 1760 Sessions), to discuss what it’s like running a business as a neurodivergent entrepreneur living with ADHD—and why music can be such a powerful tool for the brain.
Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=KxWwngBAsVgr2-72

It’s Sunday—the perfect day to reflect and reconnect! This week’s highlight: seeing our young musicians unlock new skill...
02/08/2026

It’s Sunday—the perfect day to reflect and reconnect! This week’s highlight: seeing our young musicians unlock new skills and joy through music therapy. 💙🧡

Music brings families together, supports growth, and reminds us of the power of inclusion. Here’s to celebrating every win, big or small!

Try our simple activity from Friday: make music together at home and share a moment of calm. Which tip or story resonated with you most?

Thank you for being part of the Mewsic Moves community!

Looking for simple ways to bring calm and connection into your home? Try this music activity with your child this weeken...
02/08/2026

Looking for simple ways to bring calm and connection into your home? Try this music activity with your child this weekend:

1. Sit together on the floor and use whatever instruments you have—drums, a keyboard, even pots and pans!
2. Take turns making up rhythms or melodies.
3. Mirror each other’s music. This helps with listening skills, following directions, and feeling safe together.

Tip: You don’t need to be a musician and there’s no “wrong” way to create music. The experience is what matters!

Music brings families closer and transforms everyday moments into shared joy.

Celebrating every milestone! 🎶This week, our young friend Liam played his first complete song on the piano—a moment fill...
02/08/2026

Celebrating every milestone! 🎶

This week, our young friend Liam played his first complete song on the piano—a moment filled with joy and pride for him and his family. Music therapy provides a safe, supportive space for neurodivergent children to express themselves, grow in confidence, and achieve new goals.

Parent testimonial: "Music therapy has been the single most effective therapy my daughter engaged with from age 18 months to age 5. The sessions have unlocked her voice and brought so much happiness to our family."

Stories like these remind us why we do what we do!

How does music help rewire the brain?Music therapy isn’t just about playing instruments. It’s grounded in science—showin...
01/14/2026

How does music help rewire the brain?

Music therapy isn’t just about playing instruments. It’s grounded in science—showing that rhythm and melody can spark new connections in the brain, especially for neurodivergent individuals and those with neurologic conditions. Every drumbeat or guitar chord is carefully chosen to support communication, movement, and emotional growth.

Curious how this works for your family? Book a free consultation to see how neurologic music therapy can make a difference. 🎶✨

01/12/2026

Parents....Have you ever caught your child worrying, feeling left out, or struggling with big feelings and wished you could do more to help?

You’re not alone. 1 in 5 children faces anxiety, negative self-talk, or bullying, just like your child might.

That’s why I wrote “Jacob’s Journey: Taming My Icky Thoughts with Calm Melodies.” It’s not just a book, it’s a message to your child that they’re never alone, and to you that real support is possible.

Inside, you’ll find a QR code with 12 FREE downloadable resources, practical, compassionate tools you can use at home, right now.

As a child and family therapist, parenting coach, and music therapy specialist with over 20 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how much hope and healing the right support can bring especially with using music to help communicate and express big feelings.

👉 Get your copy of Jacob’s Journey now!
Available as an ebook, in paperback and hardcover on Amazon now! Click here to buy now: https://shorturl.at/BCQGQ

What’s your biggest worry for your child’s mental health these days? I’d love to hear your story, share below so we can support each other.

’sJourney

01/10/2026

1 in 6 kids has a mental health disorder. But anxiety in BOYS? It's invisible. 😔
They're not "difficult", they're struggling.
Their anxiety looks like ANGER.
Their depression looks like WITHDRAWAL.
We're medicating behavior instead of healing hurt.
That's why I created Jacob's Journey: Taming My Icky Thoughts with Calm Melodies a breakthrough resource from John Mews, Child and Family Therapist with over 20 decades of experience and specializing in music therapy.
Inside your child discovers:
✨ Original songs that calm anger & anxiety
✨ Practical tools to recognize "icky thoughts" before they spiral
✨ Strategies that work for boys who don't respond to traditional therapy
✨ A path back to joy, confidence & connection
This is the resource we wish existed when we started.
🎁 LAUNCH SPECIAL: Comment with ONE behavior your son or child struggles with (anger, withdrawal, irritability) and get:
✅ 10% off the book
✅ Exclusive downloadable tools for home or office
Available NOW on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/2sduX
Click Link in bio if want to buy now or comment below and I will reach out to you with a discount on purchase

'sMentalHealth

Self-criticism and negative self-talk begin as early as age 5. 😔By age 7, girls are already expressing dissatisfaction w...
01/10/2026

Self-criticism and negative self-talk begin as early as age 5. 😔

By age 7, girls are already expressing dissatisfaction with their appearance, body and abilities.

By age 10, anxiety and depression are skyrocketing.

This isn't a phase. This is an epidemic.
And it's happening EARLIER and FASTER than ever before.

Your child is absorbing messages about not being "enough", not smart enough, pretty enough, good enough. And they're believing them.

But here's what I know after 20+ years of working with children: they don't need MORE criticism. They need TOOLS.

That's why I wrote this book, Jacob's Journey: Taming My Icky Thoughts with Calm Melodies. 🎵

As a child and family therapist specializing in music therapy this book was written to support young children drowning in self-doubt and negative thoughts.

Inside this book, your child will discover:

✨ Original songs that rewire negative thought patterns
✨ Practical exercises that build confidence and resilience
✨ A roadmap for parents to support their child's healing
✨ Real hope that change is possible, starting TODAY

This isn't another workbook. This is a lifeline.

ENGAGEMENT & DISCOUNT: Comment with one negative thought your child struggles with (anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, etc.) and we'll offer you a 10% discount code for the book!

Your child deserves to believe in themselves. Jacob's Journey and personal story teaches them how.

Available now on Amazon: https://a.co/d/cFOdTd0
Or click link in bio 👇

01/07/2026

🎉 The moment is HERE!

I just receive my first published book, Jacob’s Journey: Taming My Icky Thoughts with Calm Melodies, for the very first time and I’m honestly emotional. If you care about a child’s mental health, you NEED to see this.

We’re in a crisis: kids are drowning in anxiety and negative self-talk. They need more than “just talk”, they need tools, music, and stories that reach their hearts.

✨ What makes this book different?

🎶 Original music by skilled and experience family and music therapist.
💭 A story kids actually relate to, no boring workbooks!
🖨️ Free, easy-to-print resources for home, school, or therapy
💚 Backed by 20+ years helping families and classrooms THRIVE

This isn’t just a book, it’s a toolkit for parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone who wants to help kids feel safe, seen, and strong.

Kids are struggling. You want to help. This is HOW.

👇 Don’t wait. Grab your copy now (or gift one or two!)
on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8Y33F55?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_R1V6XD3AAPG3W73A42BE_3&bestFormat=true

Address

1329 1st Street
Long Beach, CA
90802

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

(818) 877-6797

Website

https://linktr.ee/mewsicmoves

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