WHAT DRIVES US
OUR VISION
We envision a world where mental health is valued, prioritized, and cared for holistically. We dream of people experiencing powerful 'aha moments'—encounters that spark self-awareness, healing, and lasting growth.
We strive to empower individuals to be resilient, compassionate, and kind—both to themselves and others. Our vision is to leave a legacy of transformation, creating breakthroughs that ripple across generations and redefine how mental health is perceived and embraced.
OUR MISSION
We exist to create safe and intentional spaces where people can pause, process, and grow with purpose. Through therapy, coaching, learning sessions, and psychological assessments, we guide individuals toward clarity, healing, and self-improvement.
What makes us different? We are firm believers in holistic intervention—nurturing the mind, spirit, and body as essential pillars of mental wellness. We integrate character and values-driven development as catalysts for deeper, sustainable mental health breakthroughs.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
OPTIMAL AND OVERALL WELLNESS : Our goal of care is for you to achieve optimal health and your highest level of functioning in all aspects of your life.
ATTENTION TO THE WHOLE PERSON: We address all the unique things that make you - your mind, body, spirit, and the environment and social context in which you reside.
ACCEPTANCE AND CARE: We know that kindness, grace, genuineness, empathy, and understanding are powerful healers. We accept and meet you wherever you are in your journey.
CLIENT-CENTERED CARE: We are committed to recognizing your unique experience and circumstances and to providing care that respects your individuality.
GROWTH: All life experiences are profound learning opportunities and we all continue to grow and develop throughout our lives. We honor and respect your unique path of growth and development.
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY: Adults, adolescents, and children recover and grow within a network of social supports and various care providers. We aim to support your network and facilitate collaboration and shared responsibility for your recovery and wellness.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Founder and Director
Fab is the founder and the director of Fully Psych Mental Health Services. She has more than 15 years of clinical experience in treating both adults and children using a variety of therapy methods. She has extensive experience working with different individuals, companies, NGOs, schools, government, churches, and other stakeholders. She has trained numerous aspiring mental health professionals, sharing her expertise and helping them refine their skills to deliver quality mental health care.
Currently, she is one of the regional consultants of the Regional Child Placement Committee at the DSWD-4B Region contributing her insights and knowledge for the benefit of the welfare of children. For numerous times, she has been invited to speak in events all over the Philippines and has made appearance in several radio and online programs. She has also helped both international and local organizations in designing therapeutic workbooks for children/adolescents. Aside from this, she developed psychometric tests for Filipino workers measuring their holistic well-being and resilience with the help of her research team.
Over the years, Fab has had the honor and privilege of seeing real change in thousands of clients. She is highly skilled in treating trauma, depression, anxiety, and many other mental health concerns.
Nadine Ace Bober, MBA Cand Co-Founder and Marketing Director
Nadine is a founding and managing partner of Fully Psych, bringing over 15 years of experience as a marketing manager with a specialized focus on brand awareness, digital communication, and marketing management. While she often works behind the scenes, her contributions have been vital to the inception and growth of Fully Psych.
Driven by a deep passion for mental health, Nadine has leveraged her marketing expertise to spearhead campaigns that raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about mental health. She is dedicated to using her skills to promote the importance of mental well-being and to help de-stigmatize the topic.
Nadine holds an honors degree from the University of the Philippines-Baguio and has MBA coursework units at the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.
Keene V. Calipara, EMR, MHFA Business Development Director and Certified Resilience Coach
Keene is the Business Development Director and Resilience Coach at Fully Psych as well as the founder of GSOG-RTC, showcasing his deep commitment to supporting others in both coaching and emergency response.
Certified as a Resilience Coach through Driven Resilience Australia, he empowers individuals with the tools and strategies necessary to thrive through adversity. His approach to resilience is rooted in both mental and physical strength, demonstrated by his International Krav Maga Federation (IKMF) Philippines Practitioner-Level 4 certification.
With a rare combination of expertise in resilience coaching, Krav Maga, and humanitarian work, Keene stands as a pillar of strength, providing invaluable support and leadership to communities and organizations alike.
AFFILIATES
Dr. Rodel P. Canlas, PhD, RPsy, RPm Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Canlas holds the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from the UST-Graduate School, where he graduated with Latin honor of Cum Laude. Before this, he completed his Master's degree from the same school with the honor of Magna Cum Laude. Back in college, he was a consistent scholar and student leader. Concerning professional affiliation, Dr. Canlas is the Public Relations Officer (PRO) and board member of the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - Philippines. Similarly, he is an officer and a board member of the UST Graduate School Alumni and Grants Association Inc. Further, he is a member of the following organizations; the Association of Sports andExercise Psychologists of the Philippines (ASEPP) and Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). Moreover, he is the Chairman of the Sports and Exercise Psychology - Special Interest Group of the PAP.
In terms of professional background, Dr. Canlas is one of the firsts to be licensed as a psychologist and psychometrician. He also works as a psychotherapist of Porta Coeli Center for Pastoral Counseling and Psychotrauma Management, and as a sports psychology consultant of the Philippines Sports Commission (PSC).
In the academe, he had served as an instructor and/or professor for the following schools; Holy Angel Univerity, San Sebastian College, University of the East, and San Beda College. Currently, Dr. Canlas is devoting his self in service to the University of Santo Tomas as a faculty member both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as the Point Person of the UST- Graduate School Psychotrauma Clinic, and a clinical psychologist of the UST Health Service.
Amor Mia Arandia, MA, RPm, RPsy Senior Clinical Psychologist
Amor is a practicing clinical psychologist for more than a decade in the Philippines. She obtained her MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas. Over the years, she has published numerous books and co-authored scientific research journals. She is often invited as a resource speaker in various organizations and a lecturer in psychology review centers and universities. Currently, she is the Department Chair of Jose Rizal University and a consultant in several mental health clinics in Metro Manila.
At present, she is affiliated with various organizations such as the Psychological Association of the Philippines, Play Therapy Association of the Philippines, UST Graduate School-Psychotrauma Clinic, and Young Adult for the Ministry and the Nations, Day by Day Christian Ministries.
Dr. Carinez Dela-Cruz Fajarito PhD, RPsy, RPm Senior Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Fajarito obtained her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas, Magna Cum Laude. At the same school, she finished her master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Cum Laude. She earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of the Philippines (Extension Program in Pampanga), Cum Laude.
As a practicing psychologist, Dr. Fajarito has been handling clients with mental health concerns since 2008. She is a certified and trained therapist of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), one of the psychotherapies she uses for her clients. Currently, she is a consultant and psychotherapist at PhilCare, and senior psychologist at FullyPsych.
She is also a member of the Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP). Besides being a practicing psychologist, she had taught Psychology courses both in the Undergraduate (Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila, De La Salle University Araneta, and Holy Angel University), and Graduate School programs (Far Eastern University-Manila and Holy Angel University). Currently, she continuously teaches Psychology courses for both master's degree and doctorate degree programs of Holy Angel University.
With regard to research, she was a faculty researcher at Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Manila. She presented several studies in both national and international conferences. She also published researches at both national and international journals, of which one is Scopus-indexed. Most of her researches pertain to Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Senior Clinical Psychologist
In the last 17 years, Aimee has been working as a psychologist conducting therapy and assessment. Her specialization is treatment of trauma for individuals who experienced various forms of violence and abuse. Besides her clinical practice, Aimee was a part-time lecturer at the Far Eastern University and a consultant for different NGOs in enhancing their mental health services for their clients.
Currently, she is the founder of Whole-Souled Psychological Services and head of the residential care program and the child protection specialist of Hope Worldwide Philippines, Inc. She completed her MA in Clinical Psychology at the University of Santo Tomas. She is also affiliated with different organizations such as Philippine Association of Child and Play Therapy, Society of Filipino Therapist, and Psychological Association of the Philippines.
Jasmine Frances Burgos, RPm, MS Psych Internship Manager and Mental Health Clinician Associate
Jas has completed her Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology at the De La Salle University, Manila. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree (cum laude) from the same university. She is also a registered psychometrician (2019 board topnotcher - third place). As a researcher, she has co-authored publications on positive psychology, positive education, culture, and well-being. Her clinical experience includes working with adolescents and young adults with depression and suicidal ideation. Under supervision, she conducts psychological assessment and provides individual and group therapy sessions.
Love Aiza B. Escapalao, LPT, RPm Mental Health Clinician Associate
Love is a graduate of bachelor's degree in Psychology at Philippine Normal University, cumlaude. She is currently taking up her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at De La Salle University, Manila. She provides individual and group psychotherapy sessions. She does counseling and psychosocial support services. She has also worked with adolescents with suicidal ideation and depression. Aside from these, she has also experience in academic settings. She is a licensed professional teacher at Department of Education, Cavite.
Maria Christina Barreto, RPsy Psychologist
Tina is a psychologist who hopes to help empower people no matter their struggles. She graduated BS Psychology at the Ateneo de Manila University and has completed her Master of Science in Psychology at the De La Salle University. She has experiences in dealing with children when it comes to cognitive development, memory and learning. She has also experiences in providing therapy and conducting psychological assessment.
Noriko May N. Manarin, RPm, LPT, CHRA Mental Health Clinician Associate
Noriko May Manarin completed her bachelor's degree in Psychology at De La Salle Lipa and graduated as Cum Laude. After finishing her degree, she became a guidance facilitator in Batangas State University-Malvar Campus handling college students. After a year, she was given an opportunity to be a school principal and acting guidance counselor in Montessori East Tanauan where she handled children, its parents, and teachers. She is currently finishing her master's degree in Psychology major in Clinical Psychology at De La Salle University-Manila, with electives on Industrial Counseling and Employee Assistance Program, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support. She has also been conducting psychological first aid, mental health and psychosocial processing, and being a resource speaker to various institutions.
Paul John Vincent B. Dizon, MA Cand Mental Health Clinician Associate
PJ graduated BS Psychology in the University of the Philippines - Diliman as Cum Laude in 2009. He is currently completing his Master of Science in Clinical Psychology at De La Salle University. He is a clinician, trainer for corporate and school mental health workshops and an educator aside from being a full-pledged banker. He specializes in stress management, emotional wellbeing, and strengthening relationships as well as disordered drinking. He also has a strong track record in handling big-ticket corporate loan transactions and bank marketing. He took graduate training in business, banking/finance, public management, and clinical psychology and hopes to be a licensed psychologist in the next few years. He enjoys cooking for his family, singing/dancing, learning about architecture/design, and watching documentaries during his spare time.