Fred (Freddy) Perkins
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Become your authentic self through music!
My name is Freddy Perkins, MMT, MT-BC and I specialize in creating safe and affirming spaces that seek to amplify the voices of queer folx, especially queer people of color. As a queer person of color myself, I understand the harmful effects that society can have on one’s sense of self and identity. In my role as a therapist, I strive to engage in music therapy that affirms authenticity and identity. In my clinical work, I focus on the identity integration, health, and wellness of the individual. I approach therapy from a cultural and relational standpoint while also incorporating narrative practice and psychodynamic elements into the work.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Gender Identity
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Sexual Identity
- Trauma
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- People who are bisexual
- People who identify as gay
- People who identify as lesbian
- People who identify as non-binary
- People who identify as queer
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Relational Psychotherapy
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
- Other
- Venmo
Credentials
Certificates
Music Therapist-Board Certified (MT-BC)
Certification Board for Music Therapists
I hold a bachelor's degree and master's degree in music therapy from two of over 80 AMTA-Approved college and university programs. I possess advanced level competencies in three main areas: musical foundations, clinical foundations, and music therapy foundations and principles as specified in the AMTA Professional Competencies. I have completed the required 1200 hours of clinical training, which includes a supervised internship.
Education
Appalachian State University
BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2013
Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy
Slippery Rock University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2021
Master of Music Therapy w/ an endorsement in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Publications
Playing in the Borderlands: The Transformative Possibilities of Queering Music Therapy Pedagogy
2019, Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy , https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v19i3.2679
See publication