Body based therapy for those who feel stuck
Welcome
I’m David, a Filipino American somatic psychotherapist dedicated to supporting men, people of color, and those navigating trauma recovery. My approach of body-oriented therapy integrates Buddhist and decolonial perspectives, providing a compassionate and culturally attuned experience that fosters deep, transformative healing.
My hope is to provide you with a supportive environment where your experiences and identities are valued. By integrating somatic therapy with mindfulness practices, my aim is to help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom, address trauma, and pursue personal growth.
I offer virtual sessions for California residents and in-person sessions in Encino, California, emphasizing a safe and empathetic space for you to heal from within and reclaim your full self.
My Specialties
Mindfulness-
based
Therapy
Understand yourself and your conflicts at a deeper level through mindfulness.
Trauma
Therapy
Discover your path to healing from trauma through the body.
Somatic
Therapy
Explore how the body can bring greater insight into your healing.
Therapy
for Men
Being a man is hard. Let’s talk about it.
About Me
I am a Filipino American somatic psychotherapist, and I use conscious awareness of our body experience to help discover a sense of freedom and empowerment. I take a compassionate and holistic view towards healing that is informed by Buddhist and Liberation psychologies, social justice, and a belief in our inherent preciousness and inner capacity for healing and wholeness.