Nice to meet you!
I believe it takes a community to support those in need and that embracing our diversity only makes the results stronger.
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Bees represent this concept remarkably well; when we collaborate on important work, we can produce an outcome that is sweet and beneficial, not just for ourselves, but for many across the world. However, achieving this also requires a level of authenticity and courage. And what better way to foster authenticity and courage than through music therapy?
With that in mind, it just made sense to create Bee You Music Therapy. This initiative draws inspiration from my late friend Henry Setton's commitment to normalizing living one's own authenticity. It was also nurtured into fruition by me, a joyfully introverted, queer, Black woman who wants to proclaim from every microphone that you too are worthy and deserving of living a fulfilling life, even if the road you take isn't the typical one.
In other words, you don't have to conform to a narrow definition of 'normal' to embrace all that life has to offer. Your journey toward your goals can be as unique as necessary to align with your authentic self.
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- Erin Gaines, MTBC & Neurologic Music Therapist
In The Community
Bee You Music Therapy is a welcoming and anti-hate service that remains acutely aware of the inherent and systemic disadvantages faced by immigrants, lower SES communities, LGBTQIA2S+, minorities, neurodiverse individuals, and those with intersectional identities when seeking access to quality mental health and rehabilitative services.
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In response to these challenges, Bee You Music Therapy offers flexible contracting options, allowing services to be brought directly to your home or facility. We also strive for accessibility by supplying the necessary instruments for sessions, and by partnering with other music therapists who provide the same high-quality level of safe, diverse collaboration within the session space.
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If you are interested in services but have concerns about affordability or access, please don't hesitate to reach out for more information. Your well-being matters!
FAQs
Where are you located?
Bee You Music Therapy is based in San Francisco, California.
Do you offer tele-therapy sessions?
Yes, tele-therapy sessions are offered via Zoom.
Do you offer music lessons?
No, unless clinically indicated, music lessons are not offered from any of the music therapists currently.
Where do you travel to provide sessions?
Some of the Bee You Music Therapists travel to folks within the following counties:
San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, and some parts of San Mateo County.
Do you take insurance?
No. Unfortunately, insurances in California do not cover music therapy at this time.
What is music therapy?
Music Therapy is a type of allied health profession that is clinically and evidence-based in its practice. Music therapy uses music interventions to accomplish individualized goals that are facilitated by a credentialed professional music therapist. You can visit musictherapy.org for more information!
