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.

Better Steps Psychology, Inc. brings together a diverse team of mental health professionals, clinicians, physicians, and educators. United by a shared commitment to improving mental health and wellness services, we deliver research-backed counseling for individuals, families, and groups, and offer specialized workshops and seminars for institutions.

The Better Steps team offers counseling and psychotherapy for a diverse range of client concerns. Our clinicians utilize evidence-based psychological approaches, drawing from the latest scientific research, to ensure competent and effective service delivery while prioritizing client privacy and confidentiality.

Better Steps offers specialized clinical psychological assessments, utilizing current and theoretically robust instruments. These assessments support partner clinicians and clients in developing effective strategies for improved well-being. We provide comprehensive evaluations to inform treatment planning and identify psychological, neuropsychological, and educational factors that may impede client progress.

Better Steps is committed to delivering exceptional clinical and institutional services, while prioritizing client growth. We collaborate closely with clients to facilitate positive change, ensuring they are heard and supported in their journey towards improved well-being.

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

Kimberly Kaye Mata, MSc, RPsy, ICAP-I
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy

Rikka Fernandez
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Jerri Imperial, MPsy RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice: Adult Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Queer-Affirmative Counseling

Daniel Estioko, MPsy, RPsy
Area of Focus / Practice:
Adult Psychotherapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy

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

Andrea Tiongson, MA
Area of Focus / Practice:
Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Clinical Assessment Staff

Abby Tad-Y, MS, RPsy
Assessment Associate

Alissa Lim, MSc, 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

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

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

Clyde Dee, MD, MBA
Area of Focus / Practice:
General Psychiatry