Our Mission
Blue Humming Therapy is a nonprofit organization based in Burlingame, CA. Our mission is to empower individuals and diverse communities with mental health support that blends psychotherapy and psychoeducation for lasting change.
What We Do
For Organizations
We provide training workshops and seminars to empower organizations with psychoeducation, fostering healthier work environments.
For Donors
Supporting BHT helps provide critical mental health resources to underserved populations, making a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
For Individuals & Families
Counseling equips people with tools to manage their mental health proactively, leading to better long-term outcomes and well-being.
Our Impact
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Our Services
Who We Are
BHT was established by Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, who has worked with diverse clients in both the US and Japan. Manami founded BHT to ensure that high-quality mental health services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their background.
Founded in 2016, Blue Humming Therapy (BHT) is a community-based mental health non-profit dedicated to helping people from all backgrounds achieve wellness and mental well-being. We provide counseling, psychoeducation, and prevention services guided by our core values of trust and human connection.
Your Support Can Make a Difference
Your support will help change people’s lives for the better. Find out how you can help.
Explore Our Three Pathways
Empowering Seminars, Training & Workshops
Led by MFT-trained professionals and tailored for schools, nonprofits, and organizations to promote mental wellness, healthy relationships, and collective growth toward institutional goals.
Schools
Seminars about parenting and stress management to diversity and inclusion.
Nonprofits
Training on mindfulness and compassion to multicultural integration and community outreach.
Companies
Team-building workshops that improve relationships by exploring boundaries and conflict resolution.
Our programs are developed for the unique needs of each organization and can address any topic by request.
Donations to Support Underserved Communities
Strengthen the connection between mental health professionals and the community they serve by supporting the Diversity Training and Psychoeducation Program, which strives to:
Reduce Barriers and Social Stigmas
We believe that mental health is less stressful, more obtainable, and easier to understand when trained clinicians meet and teach in the community where people from diverse backgrounds will be empowered to engage in open conversations about mental health.
Increase Access Through Awareness
This program will teach clinicians how to invite people into psychoeducation as their first mental health experience, create a safe community space that protects their cultural values, and eventually lead individuals to additional support if needed.
Foster Community Support Systems
Your donations will contribute to the development of a culturally responsive and effective support system for individuals facing mental health and economic challenges in the San Francisco Bay region.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact.
Testimonials
Glide Family Resource Center (FRC)
Theresa Calderon
FRC Manager
Blue Humming began providing services to GLIDE’s Family Resource Center (FRC) since its inception 10 years ago. BHT’s work with GLIDE’s FRC has enabled families to come together in community for healing through the different modes of group therapy they offer. BHT has provided art, drama, and somatic group therapy for GLIDE families. BHT has also provided GLIDE staff from various GLIDE programs with clinical consultation, psychoeducation, and training to strengthen our ability to respond to the complex needs of families living in the Tenderloin. Currently, BHT is also providing individual and couple’s short-term counseling to GLIDE FRC participants, which are incredibly difficult resources to secure for marginalized communities. BHT is culturally responsive and able to bridge different communities together by providing holistic services that meet the complex needs of GLIDE’s diverse service populations. GLIDE staff and its program participants routinely report their positive experiences with BHT and share the positive impact resulting from BHT’s direct services. BHT is a strong and dedicated partner providing critical mental health services for many vulnerable families. BHT’s support of GLIDE’s families, children, staff, and the Tenderloin community is very important, and we look forward to our continued work together.
Counseling Services
We offer many different approaches to therapy to help you express yourself. Most of our clinicians are multicultural and bilingual and can offer services in eight languages; including Spanish, Russian, and Japanese.
Individual Therapy
Our therapists provide direct counseling to guide you through life-transitions, relationships, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. We specialize in cultural and ethnic issues, LGBTQ+ issues, PTSD, and stress management.
Couples Therapy
We work with couples in all stages of relationships from premarital counseling to divorce and parenting. By practicing productive communication skills, our therapists can assist you and your partner in addressing concerns about infidelity, sexuality, gender roles, multi-ethnic relationships, and life transitions.
Family Therapy
Our therapists help families build better relationships by improving each family member’s communication, empathy, and essential conflict-resolution skills.
We accept insurance from Aetna, Cigna, Health Plan of San Mateo Medi-Cal, San Francisco Health Plan Medi-Cal, or self-pay.
Success Stories
Our mission is to provide a blend of psychotherapy and psychoeducation to empower individuals and communities.
Psychoeducation programs
Join us in creating a community that thrives on empowerment and resilience.
Call to action strategies
Participate in our events to enhance your mental health journey.
Empowerment workshops
Empower yourself with knowledge through our curated resources.
Awards and Certifications
Mental Health NPO of the Year
California 2024/2025
What Is Unique About Us?
We believe that understanding mental health is the first step toward healing and growth. Psychoeducation is a crucial aspect of mental health care, empowering individuals and their families with the knowledge they need to navigate their mental health journeys.
Diversity
Our clinicians can speak English, Japanese, Chinese, Italian, German, Russian, Spanish, and Portuguese!
Balance
We work with our clients to find a good balance between what is practical and insightful.
Integration
We try our best to make our treatment visible in order to help our clients understand their own processes.
Compassion
We believe that everyone deserves to receive the best quality of mental wellness service and we do that with our humanistic approach.
Why Psychoeducation is Essential
Psychoeducation plays a crucial role in fostering mental health competency within workplaces and communities. By providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to understand mental health, psychoeducation promotes awareness, reduces stigma, and empowers people to take proactive steps in managing their well-being.
Importance in Workplaces and Communities
- Increased Awareness: Psychoeducation raises awareness about mental health issues, helping individuals recognize signs and symptoms in themselves and others. This understanding is vital for early intervention and support.
- Skill Development: It equips people with practical tools and coping strategies to manage stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. This proactive approach can lead to healthier responses in high-pressure environments.
- Enhanced Communication: By promoting open discussions around mental health, psychoeducation fosters a culture of empathy and support, encouraging individuals to seek help when needed without fear of judgment.
- Reduced Stigma: Educating individuals about mental health helps break down misconceptions and stigma, creating an environment where mental health is prioritized and discussed openly.
Long-term Benefits for Individuals and Organizations
- Improved Mental Well-being: Individuals who engage in psychoeducation are more likely to develop resilience and better coping mechanisms, leading to improved overall mental health.
- Higher Productivity: Organizations that prioritize mental well-being often see increased employee productivity, lower absenteeism, and reduced turnover rates. A mentally healthy workforce is more engaged and motivated.
- Stronger Communities: In communities, psychoeducation can lead to increased social support networks, fostering a sense of belonging and connection that enhances overall community well-being.
- Cost Savings: Investing in mental health education can lead to significant cost savings for organizations by reducing healthcare costs and improving employee performance.
- Sustainable Culture Change: By integrating psychoeducation into the fabric of organizational and community practices, a sustainable culture of mental well-being can be cultivated, benefiting current and future generations.
Empower yourself, your family, and your community
to live life to the fullest.
Contact Blue Humming Therapy today to schedule an appointment!