Taking Better Steps with You

Better Steps Psychology, Inc. is an integrated, full-service mental health group practice that promotes wellness for all. The Better Steps team is composed of licensed mental health professionals trained in the most up to date and evidence-based methodologies.

The founding partners of Better Steps Psychology, Inc. are mental health professionals, clinicians, physicians, and educators who are all committed to the improvement of the delivery of mental health and wellness services to all. This commitment extends to the team’s passion for engaging in research and implementing best practices in individual, family, and group counseling services as well as the delivery of institutional workshops and seminars.

The Better Steps team is experienced in providing counseling and psychotherapy for clients dealing with a wide range and variety of issues. Better Steps clinicians employ a diverse mix of psychological approaches that are all based on the latest scientific literature to ensure that services are delivered competently and effectively while maintaining client privilege, privacy, and confidentiality.

The Better Steps team also specializes in clinical psychological assessments using the latest and most theoretically sound instruments to aid our partner clinicians and clients find better ways of living. We offer the most comprehensive assessment services to help in treatment planning or identifying psychological, neuropsychological, and educational issues that hinder the growth of our clients.

It is the commitment of the Better Steps team to not only deliver the very best in our clinical and institutional services but to also assure our clients that we will listen and help them grow as better individuals and organizations. At Better Steps Psychology, we collaborate with our clients to take better steps together.

Our Vision

To be the premiere full-service psychological clinic that ensures excellence and integrity in providing modern and innovative programs, grounded in evidence-based theories and best-practices, for the purpose of advancing the field of mental health and wellness toward achieving holistic development of all our clients.

Our Mission

To nurture awareness, growth, and harmony in individuals, families, institutions, and communities
To equip our clients with the skills and knowledge for dealing with psycho-emotional challenges, and empowering them to take a proactive role in their own healing and wellness.
To promote a shift in the view of mental health issues in Asia by erasing stigma and encouraging people to seek help.
To provide services that are rooted in Filipino values: nurturing others, resilience, optimism, and pakikipagkapwa.
To invest in our professional excellence and that of others in our field.
To foster an environment of collaboration between psychologists and other helping professions.
To participate in the advancement of Philippine psychology by sharing experiences and expertise.

Psychologist, Child psychologist, manila, metro manila, philippines

Clinical Psychology Staff

Kay Bunagan, PhD, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Marriage and Family Therapy, Gottman Relationship Therapy Method

Maria Teodora S. Dizon, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Marriage and Family Therapy, Gottman Relationship Therapy Method

Raffy Inocencio, PhD (Cand), RPsy, IPT Level A Clinician
Managing Director
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT – Level A), Anxiety, Parenting, Clinical Psychological Assessment

Bianca Locsin, MA, RPsy, CCTP-II
Clinical Director
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2, Depression, Clinical Psychological Assessment

Dan Villafuerte, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Self-Harm

Harry Trinidad, MD
Area of Focus / Practice:
Wellness Integration

Kristel Magluyan-Balais, MS, RPsy, CCTP
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Clinical Psychological Assessment

Euco Mercado, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Marriage and Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems Therapy

Chantal Corpuz, PhD, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, Anxiety

Von Guintu, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Trauma-Informed Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Polyvagal Theory Informed Therapy

Jasmine Reyes, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child, Adolescent, and Emerging Adult Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Jethro Cruz, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Certified Solution-Focused Practitioner (L1), Depression, Anxiety

Cherline San Diego, MP, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Marriage and Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Assessment

Carmina Yatco, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), DBT-Informed Therapy

Ivana Mabunay, MA, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Certified Advanced Solution-Focused Practitioner, Adult Psychotherapy

Lady Vergara, MA
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Clinical Psychological Assessment

Denise Hazelyn Maramba, MP, RPsy
Intake Clinician

Clinical Assessment Staff

Abby Tad-Y, MS, RPsy
Assessment Associate

Clinic Administration

Ashley Tamayo

Anika Vega

Jana Alcantara, RPm

General Psychiatry Staff

Jennifer Nery-Duay, MD, DSBPP
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Enrico Inocencio, MD, MBA, DSBPP
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Adult Psychiatry, Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry

Dia Modesto-Ronquillo, MD, MBA, DSBPP
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry

Sophia Narciso, MD, DSBPP
Area of Focus / Practice:
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, General Psychiatry

Jonik Antonio, MD
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry

Ivy Uy, MD, MBA
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry

Sha Sollano, MD, MPM
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry