“Like the rose, our biggest job in this world is to find a way to bloom amongst the thorns so that we may still show our beauty. It is my job to help you believe- of your own beauty and to recognize all that you can be to the world. Let me be your roots-grounding you, helping to nourish your mind and soul so that you can freely grow past the stems and thorns from which you came. Let us work together to let your full beauty glow!”
About Bianca
I am a boy mommy, wife, passionate advocate for reproductive justice, devoted musician and singer, sound healer, and dedicated gardener. I am also a Board-Certified Music Therapist with over 11 years of experience, a Licensed Social Worker, and a certified holistic birth doula through Birth Arts International.
Through my own experiences with high-risk pregnancies, perinatal loss, motherhood, and postpartum mental health—as well as my work as a doula serving families in rural communities—I have become a passionate advocate for birthing families whose voices are too often unheard. I am especially committed to supporting individuals and families living in rural and healthcare deserts, those from the global majority, and others who have historically experienced barriers to equitable healthcare and support.
My hope is to educate and empower families to become the experts in their own stories—helping them define their goals, values, and identities throughout family planning, pregnancy, parenthood, health, and personal autonomy. I believe every individual deserves to feel informed, supported, and confident in advocating for themselves and their family.
My therapeutic approach is holistic, compassionate, and grounded in reconnecting the mind and body through somatic practices, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. I strive to help clients strengthen their ability to self-regulate, build resilience, and confidently advocate for their needs while navigating the inevitable challenges and transitions of life and parenthood. Together, we create opportunities for healing, transformative self-discovery, and exploration of the unconscious in a safe and supportive environment.
One of the unique aspects of my practice is the integration of my background as a Board-Certified Music Therapist and sound healer. When appropriate, I incorporate music, sound, creativity, and expressive experiences into sessions to foster deeper self-exploration, healing, connection, and joy, creating a therapeutic space that is both meaningful and restorative.
My Professional Background
Credentials
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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW; MSW012531)
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Licensed Professional Music Therapist (MUT000303)
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Music Therapist- Board Certified (MT-BC)
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Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
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Group Peer Specialist Certified (GPS)
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Certified Birth Doula- Birth Arts International
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Certified Sound Healer- Life Changing energy
Training
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Maternal Health Advocate- Saybrook University
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Perinatal Loss Training- Postpartum Support International
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Perinatal Substance Use Training- Postpartum Support International
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Advanced Psychotherapy Training- Postpartum Support International
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Abortion Doula CompanionshipTraining
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Bonnie Method of Guided Imagery in Music (Level 1)
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MATADOC
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Neurologic Music Therapy
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Soundbirthing Music Therapy
Clinical Experiences
Clinical experience includes supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, medical trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, stress & burnout, grief, racial identity development, and sexuality. Professional experience includes working in nonprofit, hospital settings, acute behavioral health, community programming, and private practice.
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Highland Rivers Behavioral Health, Mother’s Making a Change- Substance Use Counselor & Therapist
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Frontline Doulas- Operations Manager, Doula
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Open Door Talk, LLC- Private Practice/ Community- Based Therapist
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Postpartum Support International- English Helpline Assistant; Peer Group Facilitator
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HCA Healthcare- Hospice Music Therapist/ Social Work Intern
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Houston Methodist Hospital- ICU Music Therapist
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Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Cancer Institute- Music Therapist
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Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital- Music Therapist
Client Focus
I work with adults throughout their reproductive years who are navigating cultural identity, parenthood, challenging life transitions, birth trauma, pregnancy and infant loss, abortion, substance use, and mental health changes during pregnancy and postpartum.
Specialties
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Mental Health
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Women’s Issues
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Stress and Burnout
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Bi-Racial/ Multi-Racial Identity Development
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Trauma
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Medical Trauma
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Substance Use
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Music Therapy
Insurances Accepted
Supervisory billing available for Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and Medicare
Professional Memberships
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Sister Song- Birth Justice Care Fund Partner
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California Black Women’s Health Project- Sister’s Mentally Mobilized
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Black Music Therapy Network- Steering Committee Member
Code of Ethics
Primary: GA Code of Ethics
Supervisors
Amy Lasher, LCSW
Find Bianca Featured in These Publications!
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“Gender differences in emotional identification and engagement within a psychiatric music therapy session” The Woodlands Center 3rd Annual Student Research Symposium, April 9th, 2016. [Master’s Thesis]
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A Different Form of Treatment [article]
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Concert Series Brings Healing Effects of Music to Avera Patients [article]
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Avera Medical Minute: The power of music; Avera Prairie Center's concert series begins [article]
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Staff members sing for Avera patient [article]
