The Femme Psychologist

15/04/2026

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15/04/2026

𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑔𝑎 𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑤 𝑛𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑔𝑎𝑡. 𝑀𝑎𝑦 𝑚𝑔𝑎 𝑔𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑘 𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑜 𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑝.

Kung ikaw ay:
💭 nakakaramdam ng sobrang bigat o distress
🆘 may naiisip na pananakit sa sarili
📞 kailangan ng makakausap agad
🌪️ dumaranas ng mental health crisis
🤝 nag-aalala para sa isang mahal sa buhay
🧭 naghahanap ng gabay sa susunod na hakbang
🔒 o gusto lang ng safe at confidential space

At kung iba man ang dahilan mo, 𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙙 pa rin 'yon.
Hindi lang sa 𝟳 na ito nagtatapos ang mga rason para tumawag.

📞𝟭𝟱𝟱𝟯
📞𝟭𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟴𝟴𝟴-𝟭𝟱𝟱𝟯
📞𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟵 𝟬𝟱𝟳 𝟭𝟱𝟱𝟯
📞𝟬𝟵𝟭𝟳 𝟴𝟵𝟵 𝟴𝟳𝟮𝟳 (USAP)

𝑁𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑜 𝑘𝑎𝑚𝑖, ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑚𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑔 𝑎𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑔𝑑𝑎𝑑𝑎𝑎𝑛𝑎𝑛 𝑚𝑜.🫂

𝑩𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒘𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒐, 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒈 💚💙

𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘦: 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙚.

11/04/2026

31/03/2026

YOUR EXISTENCE IS A BEAUTIFUL CELEBRATION OF THE COURAGE IT TAKES TO BE SEEN. 🏳️‍⚧️✨

We celebrate the strength it takes to live your truth in a world we are building to be worthy of you. You are deserving of a future as limitless and as bold as the life you lead.

You are exactly where you are meant to be. Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility! 💖

30/03/2026

Today is . As a clinical psychologist, I often see how a diagnosis can initially feel like a weight. But with the right tools, it can become a roadmap to a more stable, intensely lived life.
Stability isn’t about being "perfect"—it’s about progress. It’s about learning to track your patterns, protecting your routine, and finding a community that validates your experience without judgment.
I’ve also included a spotlight on An Unquiet Mind by Dr. Kay Redfield Jamison. It is a powerful reminder that you can be both an expert in your field and a person navigating a mental health condition.
I am currently opening slots for April. If you are looking for a clinical space to:
- Build a sustainable routine.
- Navigate emotional shifts with professional guidance.
- Rediscover who you are beyond your diagnosis.
📩 Send me a DM or click the link in my bio to book a consultation. Let’s build your toolkit together.

12/03/2026

This National Women's Month, the Philippine Social Science Council joins in honoring, empowering, and championing women and their rights by recognizing their lived experiences and stories, told across the lens of different social science disciplines.

As part of today's celebration, we are sharing selected social science publications on women and gender by our very own member organizations. These works offer diverse and critical insights on the narratives shaping the lives and realities of Filipino women.

Explore these titles and our full collection by accessing the link below or scanning the QR code.

Mabuhay ang kababaihan!

Philippine Communication Society Review
Femme, Feminine, Female: An Analysis of Contemporary Q***r Filipino Women Representation in Online Media (Bayaua)

Aghamtao
Toward Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights: Platforms for Critical Engagement (Sobritchea)

Philippine Population Review
Marital Status and Psychological Well-Being of Filipino Women (Gultiano, Hindin, Upadhyay & Armecin)

Philippine Political Science Journal
Legislation on Women's Issues in the Philippines Status: Problems and Prospects (Reyes)

The Philippine Statistician
A Situationer: Employment of Women in the Formal Sector in the Philippines (Marquez)

Philippine Sociological Review
Women: Old Roles and New Realities

09/03/2026

Today, I’m thinking about the depth of the collective Filipina femme. There’s an instant connection we have—a shared understanding of what it means to carry beauty and struggle at the same time. In shared stories, there is liberation.

But there is one chapter we often redact: Our S*xual Well-being.

S*x is a vital factor in our mental health. It’s tied to our safety, our self-esteem, and our resilience. Yet, it’s the one topic we’re taught to avoid due to stigma and misconceptions.

In my practice, I see your sexual journey as a character arc. It’s where you learn your boundaries, your values, and who you are in your most intimate moments. The journey isn't always perfect—sometimes it's messy, sometimes it's painful—but it's a part of your lore that deserves to be heard, not hidden.

How are you tending to your sexual well-being this Women’s Month?

If the comments feel too public, my DMs are a soft place to land. Let's re-author this chapter together. 🖋️

13/02/2026

Ever wonder why you love the way you do?
I'm partnering with .psych again for the month of love to talk about something that affects all of us: attachment styles.
What people don’t realise is that the way you show up in relationships isn't random. If you need constant reassurance, or if you pull away when things get too close, or if you want intimacy but panic when you get it, that's your attachment style at work.
Attachment styles are formed in childhood based on how we experienced love and care. But here's the good news: you're not stuck. Research shows attachment can change. You can grow toward security.
Ready to work through your attachment patterns with professional guidance? Both Jan and I are taking new clients this February. DM either of us or check the links in our profiles to book a session.

04/02/2026

Quick question: What's the relationship pattern you keep repeating?

Teaming up with Jan Dalawampu - Psychologist to share something about relationship styles, and honestly, so many people are seeing themselves in it.

Here's the thing: most of us were never actually TAUGHT how to love. We learned from movies, love songs, and just figuring it out as we go. So we end up repeating the same patterns, chasing people who don't want us, staying in relationships that look good but feel empty, or constantly worrying why they haven't texted back.

Psychologist Erich Fromm said decades ago: love is a skill, not just a feeling. Which means you can actually learn it.

In this post, we break down:
✨ The 4 foundations of healthy love (and how to build them)
✨ 4 unhealthy relationship patterns you need to recognize
✨ How to tell if it's love or just fear of being alone
✨ A reflection exercise to help you understand your patterns

Perfect timing for the month of love, right? But real talk, this isn't just for people in relationships. This is for anyone who wants to understand why they keep choosing the same type of person, or why their relationships feel draining instead of fulfilling.

Tell us: which pattern have you been stuck in?

Drop your thoughts below. Let's normalize talking about this. 💚

P.S. Both of us are taking new clients this February if you want professional support working through these patterns. DM either of us or check our profiles for booking info.

05/01/2026

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02/01/2026

2025 was the year of the shadows. We felt the static. We learned to survive.
2026 is about building the sanctuary. It’s about putting down the chapters that don't belong to us anymore.

Slots are now open for January for both telehealth and onsite sessions. Ready to build your sanctuary together? Send us a message.