About
Clinical approach & background
About My Practice
You don't have to face anxiety, stress, trauma, or life transitions alone. As a Licensed Psychologist with over 26 years of experience, I provide online CBT and trauma-informed therapy for Filipino adults seeking practical,compassionate, and evidence-based support. Together we'll understand what's keeping you stuck, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward lasting emotional well-being.Throughout my career in mental health, rehabilitation, addiction recovery, and crisis containment, I have dedicated my practice to supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through secure online sessions and selected in-person appointments.
My clinical approach focuses on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) seamlessly integrated with trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based approaches, motivational interviewing, attachment-informed interventions, and systems-based care planning. With nearly three decades of clinical background, I believe effective therapy is never about applying a single rigid technique; it is about understanding the whole person while utilizing interventions deeply supported by scientific research.
Areas of Focus & Specialization
With a deep background in managing complex psychological cases, I provide structured, trauma-informed psychotherapy and psychological consultation for:
Clinical Conditions: Anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, complex trauma, obsessive-compulsive symptoms (OCD), and emotional dysregulation.
Life & Workplace Stress: Burnout, workplace stress, compassion fatigue, adjustment difficulties, grief, and life transitions.
Behavioral & Recovery Support: Addiction recovery, relapse prevention, family conflict, behavioral concerns, and family psychoeducation.
Who I Serve
My 26-year practice allows me to deeply understand the unique pressures faced by specific communities. I provide tailored, culturally sensitive care for:
Healthcare professionals, caregivers, and individuals in high-responsibility roles.Government employees, corporate professionals, and students.
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos living locally or abroad.
Therapeutic Style & Philosophy
My therapeutic style is collaborative, compassionate, and highly structured. Drawing from decades of experience, I ensure therapy is a safe space where we work together to understand deep-seated patterns, develop practical coping skills, strengthen personal resilience, and create meaningful, sustainable change. Every session is strictly individualized to your goals while maintaining the highest ethical, culturally sensitive standards.
This service is appropriate for clients seeking true clinical clarity, structured evidence-based therapy, or specialized psychological consultation that goes far beyond casual advice.
Please Note: This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services. If you are experiencing immediate safety concerns, thoughts of self-harm, risk of harm to others, severe psychiatric symptoms, abuse, or a medical emergency, please seek immediate assistance through your local emergency services or the nearest emergency department.
Expertise
Areas of focus
Evidence-informed care tailored to your goals and context.
Practice areas
Approaches & focus
Credentials
Professional credentials
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-II)
Psychological Association of the Philippines
Schedule
Availability
Online Sessions
Monday, Tuesday - Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM · 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sessions are by appointment only. To provide each client with focused, high-quality care, appointment requests, professional inquiries, and administrative concerns are handled during designated clinic hours. A confirmed appointment and payment are required to reserve your schedule. Thank you for respecting professional boundaries, as they help maintain a safe, ethical, and therapeutic space for everyone.
Investment
Session fee
₱2200.00
per 50-minute session
The professional fee covers dedicated clinical time, case preparation, assessment, documentation, treatment planning, and the psychotherapy session itself. Sessions are reserved exclusively for you once confirmed.
Appointments require advance payment to secure your schedule. Late cancellations, missed appointments, or significant schedule changes may be subject to the clinic's cancellation policy.
If you require psychological reports, certificates, letters, extended consultations, crisis support outside scheduled sessions, or other professional services, these are billed separately according to the current fee schedule.
Thank you for respecting these professional boundaries, which help ensure ethical, focused, and high-quality care for every client.
Important safety notice
AnchorWell Psychotherapy does not provide 24-hour crisis intervention or emergency psychiatric services.
If you are experiencing any of the following
- thoughts of harming yourself or someone else
- a suicide attempt or imminent risk of suicide
- severe emotional or behavioral crisis
- psychosis, loss of contact with reality, or significant confusion
- medical or psychiatric emergencies requiring immediate attention
Do not wait for a reply through email, messaging, or the client portal.
Instead
- Call your local emergency services immediately.
- Proceed to the nearest hospital Emergency Department.
- Contact your psychiatrist or physician if you have one.
- Inform a trusted family member or support person who can remain with you.
Portal messages, emails, and appointment requests are monitored only during business hours and should never be relied upon during emergencies.
By continuing with services through AnchorWell Psychotherapy, you acknowledge that you understand these emergency procedures and agree to seek immediate emergency assistance when your safety or the safety of others is at risk.