Who We Serve
We believe the true foundations of healthcare—charity, grace, and goodwill—are essential to patient-centered care. Telos focuses on the underserved, bringing music therapy to people who most often lack access to behavioral health support.
• Those experiencing anxiety and depression
• Those struggling with addiction
• Survivors of trauma
• At-risk youth
• Veterans and first responders
• Those experiencing homelessness
• The elderly
• Those at the end of life
What is Telos?
Telos is an ancient Greek word meaning an object's ultimate purpose or highest aim.
Ours is rooted in three enduring virtues - each of which is represented by a string on the lyre of our logo.
I
Dignity
We believe every person possesses inherent and immeasurable worth.
II
Charity
We believe caring for others is a privilege and a calling that requires compassion, grace, and unconditional positive regard.
III
Hope
We believe that no person is beyond hope, healing, or growth.
We envision a community where those who lack resources have access to care,
and providers engage in meaningful, life-giving work.
About the Founder
Telos was founded in 2025 by Stephen Choate — a board-certified music therapist, educator, and healthcare administrator. Through Telos, he seeks to expand access to meaningful and effective music therapy for those who need it most.
Read Stephen’s bio here.