Dr. Sonara Carter-Barber on Music as Medicine and Coping with Depression

Dr. Sonara Carter-Barber was born and raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. After High School, she went to college and graduated with a B.S. in Human Ecology and an M.S. Degree in Psychology from Cameron University in Lawton, OK.  She has certifications in Postponing Sexual Involvement, Microsoft Digital Literacy, True Colors, P.S. MAPP and Toastmasters International. Dr. Sonara also has an Adult teaching credential. Sonara is a former School Administrator with John Muir Charter School. Dr. Sonara completed her Ph.D. in Expressive Arts Therapy (Psychology) at International University for Professional Studies. Dr. Sonara is also the owner of SCB Consulting, which specializes in using Music as Medicine.  Her focus is to empower individuals through personally and professionally through the arts for creative expressions.    She has a big heart for children and believes in putting action behind her words.  In 2001 she founded a Men's Reading program at William McGill School of Success in San Diego. The Reading program is still in existence today and is a success.  From 2004 to 2009, Dr. Sonara conducted annual workshops for the California Legislature at the Statewide Community Renewal Summit, a blueprint for rebuilding communities.Dr. Sonara is working on a book titled, “The Healing Power of Music”. She is a recording artist to the CD, “A MAN” and has published several articles on health and wellness. She resides in Los Angeles and has two college children, Drunell II and Drunara.

Dr. Sonara lives by the philosophy that, “The more we invest now into the lives of others, the less we’ll be required to pay later”.