Danielle Rathey, Founder

At Sound Signals Wellness, we blend music and psychology to enhance emotional wellness through targeted techniques tailored for you.

A lifelong learner and passionate educator, I am a former ballet dancer, wife, mother, and dog mama with a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology. My journey has been anything but linear or expected. After a long-haul battle with COVID, I found unexpected healing and expression through the cello, embracing it as a late-blooming musician. With my study of cello, I also became even more committed to researching and understanding music cognition and how we can apply this knowledge in a practical and personally meaningful way. These experiences deepened my belief that growth and transformation are always possible. I am driven by the conviction that anyone can be or do anything with the right support, and I bring this philosophy into every space I enter. I believe in you. I believe in your power of wellness. I believe you, too, can transform your life.

I have taught courses at NYU Steinhardt in the Applied Psychology Department on Mental Health & Wellness, with certain units devoted to the careful use of curated music in counseling. I have also taught Sacred Music, Unity & Diversity at Yale University, which examined the ways people approach their spiritual musical traditions.

Our Unique Approach

As an Educational Psychologist and cellist, I integrate therapeutic music with psychological principles to foster holistic wellness in Connecticut and beyond. I partner with yoga and meditation experts as well as other musicians to curate an experience for your needs