Hi!

My name is Rachel, a Registered Psychotherapist!

As a first-generation Filipino immigrant, it felt like I had to find and pave the way for myself in terms of my identity, culture, boundaries, and my mental health. Perhaps you’ve faced the stigma and “taboo” of mental health, which was rarely acknowledged and often seen as weakness. Perhaps you also experienced what the value of “utang na loob” meant and how that continues to rule your life. Being the so-called “cycle breaker” can be a lonely and momentous feat.

But there’s hope for change, even if it felt challenging and dire. I deeply believe that growth and healing are always possible, sometimes in the most unexpected places and moments when we feel our most vulnerable.

What to expect

I’m not here to just nod and say “mhmm.” I’ll offer reflections, share insights, challenge your old patterns, and invite you to consider new perspectives, but I’ll also respect your pace and honour the wisdom you already carry. Growth doesn’t come from being pushed too fast or coddled too long. It comes from being met where you are, and supported to stretch just beyond it.

Combining IFS, psychodynamic, & attachment science, I’ll guide you to the roots of your challenges and invite growth. My culturally sensitive approach, rooted in Filipino heritage, guides expertise in trauma, grief, relationships, and emotional well-being. Through our work, you’ll explore and expand yourself and move beyond self-awareness.

If you’re looking for a therapist who will keep it real, hold you accountable, and walk alongside you as you grow into someone who feels grounded, even when life throws chaos your way, I’m here for that. I believe deeply in the relationship we build together, and I take it seriously. I reflect on our work in my own life, because showing up authentically for you means doing my own work, too.

Hi! My name is Rachel, a Registered Psychotherapist! As a first-generation Filipino immigrant, i... Read More