Hi! I’m Maxine.

Success shouldn’t feel this heavy.

You’ve checked all the boxes and achieved the "dream," but from the inside, it feels like survival. The exhaustion, the quiet anxiety, and the pressure to never let the ball drop are the "hidden taxes" of being a BIPOC professional in spaces not built for you.

I’m not here to just sit and nod.

As a first-generation Filipina American therapist, I understand the weight of utang na loob, "good daughter" expectations, and the invisible ceiling of workplace microaggressions. My practice is a trauma-informed, culturally expansive space where we move you away from "performing" and toward Ginhawa—a deep, soul-level sense of ease.

You’ve carried everyone’s expectations long enough. It’s time to put the armor down.

How We’ll Work Together

My style is warm, direct, and real. We won’t stay at the surface; we will:

  • Find immediate relief: Use CBT and DBT to manage the daily grind of stress.

  • Heal the root: Unpack the generational patterns dictating your present.

  • Honor your grief: Navigate sudden loss, life transitions, or the quiet loss of your well-being.

  • Build your foundation: Reclaim the boundaries and self-trust you need to thrive.

Your healing is an act of liberation. If you’re ready to stop performing and start living, let’s talk.

Book Your Free Consultation Call or email me today—let’s work together to reclaim your peace and joy.

Fun Facts

  • The Fast Five

    • The Big Move: LA-born, but the Bay Area is where my heart (and home) is now.

    • On the Court: You’ll find me out playing sports (kickball, volleyball, tennis - anything lol)—it’s my favorite way to clear my head.

    • Digital Escapes: I’m usually mid-way through an RPG or a new cozy game.

    • Creative Spark: Currently obsessed with digital art on procreate!

    • Current Read: Poppy War by RF Kuang. I always have a book (or three) on my nightstand.

Let’s Connect!

A safe space to start your journey. I look forward to hearing your story.