Filipino Therapists in San Diego, CA
You are not broken. You are becoming.
The past shapes how we love, grieve, and understand ourselves. If you’ve ever felt caught between expectations, navigating belonging, or carrying unspoken emotions, you are not alone.
As a second-generation Asian American, I know our stories are layered—woven with resilience, love, and sacrifice. Culture and family can be sources of strength, yet they may also shape how we connect, protect, and express ourselves. Healing isn’t about letting go of where you come from; it’s about honoring your experiences, understanding their impact, and allowing yourself to grow into who you truly are.
You are not broken. You are becoming.
The past shapes how we love, grieve, and understand ourselves. If you’ve ever felt caught between expectations, navigating belonging, or carrying unspoken emotions, you are not alone.
As a second-generation Asian American, I know our stories are layered—woven with resilience, love, and sacrifice. Culture and family can be sources of strength, yet they may also shape how we connect, protect, and express ourselves. Healing isn’t about letting go of where you come from; it’s about honoring your experiences, understanding their impact, and allowing yourself to grow into who you truly are.
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
Hi there! I’m a psychologist who focuses on neurodiversity, working with people who have unique ways of experiencing the world, like those with autism, ADHD, and other neurodiverse traits. I understand that each person may face challenges related to communication, sensory sensitivities, executive function, or social interactions. My focus is on helping you with these aspects through understanding and personalized support. A lot of my clients come to me looking for clarity about their neurological differences and practical ways to handle everyday life. They want to understand themselves better and find strategies that work for them
Additionally, we offer pro bono gender-affirming letters for English, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Waray-Waray, and Bisaya speakers.
Positive Psychology Inc. is a team of compassionate social justice-oriented psychologists committed to helping you find happiness and fulfillment in your life. Our focus is on enhancing your overall well-being, not just eliminating negatvity. We maintain that certain "disorders" only indicate diversity and help you live authentically. We can help you tap into your ancestral or cultural knowledge to find solutions and resources. We take insurance to make treatment accessible because we believe everyone is entitled to emotional well-being. At Positive Psychology Inc., we are committed to inclusivity, creating a safe space for all.
Additionally, we offer pro bono gender-affirming letters for English, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, Waray-Waray, and Bisaya speakers.
Positive Psychology Inc. is a team of compassionate social justice-oriented psychologists committed to helping you find happiness and fulfillment in your life. Our focus is on enhancing your overall well-being, not just eliminating negatvity. We maintain that certain "disorders" only indicate diversity and help you live authentically. We can help you tap into your ancestral or cultural knowledge to find solutions and resources. We take insurance to make treatment accessible because we believe everyone is entitled to emotional well-being. At Positive Psychology Inc., we are committed to inclusivity, creating a safe space for all.
Even the best days of our lives come with unexpected changes, challenges or realizations that events or traumas from our past have come to prevent us from truly feeling like we are living the life we have really envisioned for ourselves. Sometimes even with the support of those closest to us, we can't seem to find a way to face these issues on our own so we make a decision to seek out another source of support through therapy. If you're looking to start your therapy journey for the first time or continuing it from where you left off previously - I hope to be able to help support you as you embark on this journey towards your goals.
Even the best days of our lives come with unexpected changes, challenges or realizations that events or traumas from our past have come to prevent us from truly feeling like we are living the life we have really envisioned for ourselves. Sometimes even with the support of those closest to us, we can't seem to find a way to face these issues on our own so we make a decision to seek out another source of support through therapy. If you're looking to start your therapy journey for the first time or continuing it from where you left off previously - I hope to be able to help support you as you embark on this journey towards your goals.
Red Galura
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
As a queer, Filipino immigrant, l understand how our social identities impact our mental health.
Together we will grow your understanding of who you are and what's important to you as a great first step towards change. We will take our time to reflect on your experiences with self-worth, overthinking, and/or grief to reveal helpful elements that may have gone unnoticed in your story so far -qualities and strengths you can apply in order to take those next steps. By collaborating on solutions together, we will arrive with a clearer sense of what you need to have a richer connection with the people, values, strengths, cultures, relationships, and communities that are important to you and the life you want to live.
As a queer, Filipino immigrant, l understand how our social identities impact our mental health.
Together we will grow your understanding of who you are and what's important to you as a great first step towards change. We will take our time to reflect on your experiences with self-worth, overthinking, and/or grief to reveal helpful elements that may have gone unnoticed in your story so far -qualities and strengths you can apply in order to take those next steps. By collaborating on solutions together, we will arrive with a clearer sense of what you need to have a richer connection with the people, values, strengths, cultures, relationships, and communities that are important to you and the life you want to live.
As a second-generation Filipino American therapist, I understand the tension between honoring family and finding your own voice.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Getting things done, being there for others, yet carrying a sense of emptiness, restlessness, or invisibility inside? Many of my clients relate to the experience that they’ve spent years holding everything together, often putting their own needs aside. With time, this can create burnout, emotional distance, and a quiet uncertainty about who you are and what truly matters to you. In therapy, we make room to slow down, notice, and reconnect. Our work isn’t about “fixing” you, but about exploring the deeper threads of your experience.
As a second-generation Filipino American therapist, I understand the tension between honoring family and finding your own voice.
Do you ever feel like you’re moving through life on autopilot? Getting things done, being there for others, yet carrying a sense of emptiness, restlessness, or invisibility inside? Many of my clients relate to the experience that they’ve spent years holding everything together, often putting their own needs aside. With time, this can create burnout, emotional distance, and a quiet uncertainty about who you are and what truly matters to you. In therapy, we make room to slow down, notice, and reconnect. Our work isn’t about “fixing” you, but about exploring the deeper threads of your experience.
We all have a story to tell. What does your story mean? How is your story relevant to where you find yourself today? What are you telling yourself about your story (for many, this sounds like, "It was all my fault. I am a failure. There is no hope"). Answering questions on your own can be scary and confusing; the answers can cause painful emotions. My hope for you: perhaps by sharing your story with me, with a gentle and firm approach I have learned from over 20 yrs. of work in this field, your story will begin to change; you will find new meaning to your story; you will create the rest of your story.
We all have a story to tell. What does your story mean? How is your story relevant to where you find yourself today? What are you telling yourself about your story (for many, this sounds like, "It was all my fault. I am a failure. There is no hope"). Answering questions on your own can be scary and confusing; the answers can cause painful emotions. My hope for you: perhaps by sharing your story with me, with a gentle and firm approach I have learned from over 20 yrs. of work in this field, your story will begin to change; you will find new meaning to your story; you will create the rest of your story.
You’ve gone through pregnancy and the moment to meet your first newborn baby has arrived. As a new mom, thoughts run in your head like, “how do I take care of this baby when I can’t take care of myself,” “my body feels broken,” “I haven’t slept,” “this is how it is, so I just have to figure it out.” You feel overwhelmed and question if you’re a good mother when you go back to work. At the end of the day, you just want to feel supported and know that you’re still you as you experience being a mom. You decide what works for you and your family and not to live based on “you should do this or you’re supposed to do this.”
You’ve gone through pregnancy and the moment to meet your first newborn baby has arrived. As a new mom, thoughts run in your head like, “how do I take care of this baby when I can’t take care of myself,” “my body feels broken,” “I haven’t slept,” “this is how it is, so I just have to figure it out.” You feel overwhelmed and question if you’re a good mother when you go back to work. At the end of the day, you just want to feel supported and know that you’re still you as you experience being a mom. You decide what works for you and your family and not to live based on “you should do this or you’re supposed to do this.”
I'm passionate about creating spaces where people feel truly heard, seen, and valued, empowering them to embrace their authentic selves and live a life that aligns with who they really are. When we stray from our authentic selves, whether by compromising our values, holding onto unhealthy patterns, or trying to fit into molds that don’t serve us, it takes a toll. Our relationships become strained, our self-worth and confidence waver, and we may find ourselves battling anxiety, depression, or inner conflict. Everyone deserves a life of peace, connection, and self-acceptance. That’s why finding the right therapist is so important.
I'm passionate about creating spaces where people feel truly heard, seen, and valued, empowering them to embrace their authentic selves and live a life that aligns with who they really are. When we stray from our authentic selves, whether by compromising our values, holding onto unhealthy patterns, or trying to fit into molds that don’t serve us, it takes a toll. Our relationships become strained, our self-worth and confidence waver, and we may find ourselves battling anxiety, depression, or inner conflict. Everyone deserves a life of peace, connection, and self-acceptance. That’s why finding the right therapist is so important.
My priority first and foremost is to build trust in the client-therapist relationship. It can be challenging to share painful thoughts and emotions with others, so I believe it is a privilege whenever I am allowed into someone’s internal world. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to address life transitions, family or relationship issues, overwhelming emotions, and self-harm. Having worked extensively with ethnically- and gender- diverse populations, I especially enjoy helping young adults explore their sense of identity and find meaningful roles in their communities.
My priority first and foremost is to build trust in the client-therapist relationship. It can be challenging to share painful thoughts and emotions with others, so I believe it is a privilege whenever I am allowed into someone’s internal world. I take a holistic and collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients to address life transitions, family or relationship issues, overwhelming emotions, and self-harm. Having worked extensively with ethnically- and gender- diverse populations, I especially enjoy helping young adults explore their sense of identity and find meaningful roles in their communities.
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. I have 20 plus years of experience in the mental health field and I believe that the first step of healing is self-discovery and the development of personal goals to overcome challenges. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy meaning that I combine diverse techniques of various modalities to fit the client's needs and offer them support.
Hello and thank you so much for having enough courage and honesty to take the first big step. I have 20 plus years of experience in the mental health field and I believe that the first step of healing is self-discovery and the development of personal goals to overcome challenges. I offer an eclectic approach to therapy meaning that I combine diverse techniques of various modalities to fit the client's needs and offer them support.
As a Filipino-American engineer-turned-psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of analytical precision and compassionate presence.
Are you feeling weighed down by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do issues around identity, culture, or significant life transitions leave you feeling disconnected or uncertain? You’re not alone. Healing is possible.
I help individuals rewrite their narratives and find freedom from pain. My work integrates both science and the body’s innate wisdom, so you can heal not only through insight but also through embodied experience. Together, we’ll help your body release stored tension, untangle old patterns, and create a new story that reflects your authentic strength.
As a Filipino-American engineer-turned-psychotherapist, I bring a unique blend of analytical precision and compassionate presence.
Are you feeling weighed down by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, or relationship challenges? Do issues around identity, culture, or significant life transitions leave you feeling disconnected or uncertain? You’re not alone. Healing is possible.
I help individuals rewrite their narratives and find freedom from pain. My work integrates both science and the body’s innate wisdom, so you can heal not only through insight but also through embodied experience. Together, we’ll help your body release stored tension, untangle old patterns, and create a new story that reflects your authentic strength.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Guam and my Masters in Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Washington University in St. Louis. I have over 3 years of experience providing client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed therapy in community-based mental health services. My training has allowed me to work with diverse populations including adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, people who were formerly incarcerated, human trafficking survivors, refugees, and immigrants.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Guam and my Masters in Social Work with a concentration in mental health from Washington University in St. Louis. I have over 3 years of experience providing client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed therapy in community-based mental health services. My training has allowed me to work with diverse populations including adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders, people who were formerly incarcerated, human trafficking survivors, refugees, and immigrants.
As a Queer and neurodivergent Filipino immigrant, I honor the struggles young adults, adults, and older adults face living in our rapidly-changing society, specializing in supporting them through life transitions, relationships, and emotional concerns to build their lives through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and affirming framework.
I am focused on providing clients with dynamic and radically-oriented therapy services that recognize the crucial nature of the intersectionality of your identity, lived experiences, and other factors in addressing your mental health needs. I am trained in DBT, DBT-PE, CBT, ACT, and include somatic and experiential practices to foster mental wellness.
As a Queer and neurodivergent Filipino immigrant, I honor the struggles young adults, adults, and older adults face living in our rapidly-changing society, specializing in supporting them through life transitions, relationships, and emotional concerns to build their lives through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, and affirming framework.
I am focused on providing clients with dynamic and radically-oriented therapy services that recognize the crucial nature of the intersectionality of your identity, lived experiences, and other factors in addressing your mental health needs. I am trained in DBT, DBT-PE, CBT, ACT, and include somatic and experiential practices to foster mental wellness.
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
You may be experiencing feelings of brokenness and suffering from devastating loss. You may have stories that need to be explored in search of healing and restoration. You may be ready to address these challenges with knowledgeable care, holistic engagement, and compassionate understanding. Finding the courage to share your stories of harm and pain is the beginning of your healing and inner peace. If you are seeking guidance as you navigate through your healing journey, it may be time to take the next step and reach out for help.
Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you coping with the stress of life in destructive ways- by bottling up your feelings or acting out through addiction or in toxic relationships? You do not have to struggle alone. During the different stages of our lives, our relationships, and our family life cycle, we can get stuck in certain places. As your therapist we would work together to help you find what you need so that you can move through these stuck places, experience healthier relationships, find hope and be free from destructive behaviors.
Are you stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? Are you coping with the stress of life in destructive ways- by bottling up your feelings or acting out through addiction or in toxic relationships? You do not have to struggle alone. During the different stages of our lives, our relationships, and our family life cycle, we can get stuck in certain places. As your therapist we would work together to help you find what you need so that you can move through these stuck places, experience healthier relationships, find hope and be free from destructive behaviors.
Beyond being a therapist, I’m a daughter raised in a Filipino-American immigrant family, a wife, a mom to two active young kids, and a travel enthusiast.
We all go through difficult times, and you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand your experiences, develop new tools, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
I specialize in helping clients manage stress, navigate parenting challenges, cope with depression and anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal from intergenerational trauma or grief. I am certified as a Perinatal Mental Health Professional and provide specialized care to individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum journey. My goal is to support and guide expectant/new parents as they navigate a transformative time in their life.
Beyond being a therapist, I’m a daughter raised in a Filipino-American immigrant family, a wife, a mom to two active young kids, and a travel enthusiast.
We all go through difficult times, and you don’t have to face them alone. Therapy offers a supportive space to better understand your experiences, develop new tools, and make meaningful, lasting changes.
I specialize in helping clients manage stress, navigate parenting challenges, cope with depression and anxiety, build self-esteem, and heal from intergenerational trauma or grief. I am certified as a Perinatal Mental Health Professional and provide specialized care to individuals during pregnancy and the postpartum journey. My goal is to support and guide expectant/new parents as they navigate a transformative time in their life.
I’m a registered Psychological Associate providing individual therapy and neuropsychological services. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential. I also help clients who want to get diagnostic clarification through psychological evaluations.
I’m a registered Psychological Associate providing individual therapy and neuropsychological services. I help clients who want to get started on their healing and wellness journey but don’t know or where to begin. So much of what happens to us in our life is kept silent because of shame or embarrassment- and the fear that no one will really understand what we are going through. I provide clients with a safe space where they can express themselves, process through the pain and overcome the barriers blocking their full potential. I also help clients who want to get diagnostic clarification through psychological evaluations.
I believe our lived experiences and hopes for the future provide us with insights to help understand our pain, joy, struggles, triumphs, and deepest questions. The late poet and essayist Audre Lorde reminds us that "our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge." Using an intersectional, decolonial, and trauma-informed framework, I embark on a collaborative journey with clients who want to reflect on their experiences, and process symptoms, survival responses, and underlying beliefs related to grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
I believe our lived experiences and hopes for the future provide us with insights to help understand our pain, joy, struggles, triumphs, and deepest questions. The late poet and essayist Audre Lorde reminds us that "our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge." Using an intersectional, decolonial, and trauma-informed framework, I embark on a collaborative journey with clients who want to reflect on their experiences, and process symptoms, survival responses, and underlying beliefs related to grief, trauma, anxiety, and depression.
Hi! I'm Gi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Many of my clients feel pressure to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
I help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with intention.
Hi! I'm Gi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults through life transitions, identity exploration, and the stress and anxiety of everyday life. Many of my clients feel pressure to have it all together while feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.
I help you slow down, reconnect, and move forward with intention.
