DID YOU KNOW?

Mental health is an essential part of overall wellbeing, yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. We believe in empowering individuals and communities with knowledge and tools to navigate their mental health journeys. The following are some key insights about mental health—reminding us that it’s not just about surviving but thriving, with the right understanding, support, and care.

MENTAL HEALTH IS A BIRTHRIGHT

Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness. It is being well, contributing to society, and having nurturing relationships.

DEPRESSION IS REAL

In a 2015 study, the Philippines had nearly 3.3 million people diagnosed with depression. According to the NSO, depression ranks as the 3rd most common disability in the country.

HEALING HAPPENS ONLY IN SAFETY

Stigma is still common across the Philippines. Depressed people are still thought as crazy. Healing can only happen in spaces free from judgment.

TREATMENT WORKS

Evidence shows that mental healthcare and psychotherapy work for depression and other life difficulties.

WHAT WE ARE

Inner Peace PH is a private psychological clinic based in Cebu City. The company provides expert and compassionate care for people with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns. We also conduct mental health related programs for organizations around the Philippines.

We offer a range of psychological services tailored to meet diverse needs:

Individual Therapy: Available both in person and online, our sessions are designed to support clients aged 13 and above with a focus on personalized care.
Workplace Partnerships: We collaborate with organizations to promote mental health through employee wellbeing sessions, mental health talks, and specialized training programs.

MEET THE TEAM

At Inner Peace PH, our team of clinicians brings diverse backgrounds, expertise, and approaches to mental health care. This diversity allows us to address a wide range of client concerns with sensitivity and precision.

We believe that clinicians who feel cared for can extend the same compassion to their clients. To foster this, our team thrives in a supportive community, to maintain the highest standards of care. Collaboration and shared learning are at the heart of our practice, ensuring every client receives well-rounded and thoughtful treatment.

Our unique client management system ensures that clients are matched with the right clinician promptly, providing timely access to mental health care.

No matter where you are in your mental health journey, our team is committed to walking alongside you with empathy, professionalism, and care.

Clinician schedule and professional fee may vary depending on level of expertise and experience.

Chen Tan, MA RPsy GDAPP CMHFR
Founder / Senior Clinical Psychologist
Julia Garcia, MA (c)
Clinical Associate
Mica Alanzado, MA RPsy
Clinical Psychologist
Shaira Goc-ong, MA RPsy CMHFR
Clinical Psychologist
Mark Linao, MA (c)
Clinical Associate
Ces Cheung, MA RPsy
Clinical Psychologist
Cathryna Torralba
Clinical Assistant

OUR SERVICES

PSYCHOTHERAPY AND CONSULTATION

Sessions aim at educating, preventing, and treating problems in work or personal life. Common problems we treat include lack of sleep, depression, and anxiety.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

Tests and interviews help us gain insight about a person's personality or functioning. This information may be used for work or school decisions.

TRAINING EVENTS AND SEMINARS

Seminars improve the skills and mindset of participants. Seminars may include mental health awareness, stress management, and suicide intervention.

WE CAN HELP WITH

ANGER MANAGEMENT

Uncontrolled anger destroys relationships. People also lose their jobs because of this. We can help you manage and cope better with anger.

DEPRESSION

There is no single cause for depression. People may lose sleep or their appetite. Others no longer enjoy things they used to. We can help identify the symptoms and give the proper intervention.

TRAUMA FROM ABUSE

Going through trauma or abuse is never easy. Abuse may be physical or sexual in nature. Sometimes the worst part is managing oneself after the traumatic event.

STRESS AND ANXIETY

Stress and anxiety can cause much suffering. We can help you find better ways of coping to lessen these symptoms.

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships are life's great motivators. We help people find destructive communication patterns, and make your relationships work.

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SUICIDE PREVENTION

People suffering emotionally are more at risk of suicide. Sometimes it isn't obvious though when a person is thinking of dying.

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TESTIMONIALS

    
 
 
        
   Maria Teresa Empleo-Tanciangco 
 2024-09-06
 
 
  I've had a pleasure of knowing Chen as both a trusted colleague and a good friend. He is not only an exceptional therapist but also someone from whom I've learned a great deal from. His approach combines deep compassion with a thoughtful, evidence-based strategy tailored to each client's unique needs. So if you are navigating emotional struggles, trauma, or any mental health issues for that matter, and you are looking for a therapist who is not only highly skilled but also kind and compassionate person, I wholeheartedly recommend Chen. His psychotherapy services will provide you the tools and insights needed to heal, and move forward with confidence. I assure you, you'll be in excellent hands.
  
 
       
   Jelyn Banga 
 2024-08-31
 
 
  A place where you can find a very helpful and friendly therapist :)
  
 
       
   Monica Ouano 
 2024-08-24
 
 
  Inner Peace:

This is going to be personal, but I want to share a genuine review of my experience with Chen at Inner Peace.

What can I say, I love him! Chen is a wonderful therapist. He holds a safe space for you. He’s there for you. He listens. Not only that, but he is also genuinely curious about you. There hasn’t been a single moment with him that I felt judged. He laughs with you, he inspires you, he roots for you. Imagine you’re a little kid playing in a sandbox trying to build something & Chen is this little angel playmate showing you that you can build beautiful sandcastles with the right tools!

Three years later there’s & been so much growth and healing I’ve experienced in the years that he’s been in my life. (Here, he’d tell me that it’s all me, but it’s a lot of thanks to him too.)

Chen, Inner Peace, thank you for your never-ending love and support.

You are one of the many beautiful reasons I am here today!

Here is a photo of a gift from my best friend. It’s titled “Inner Peace”.
~ How beautiful. Phuongsongdep, an artist in Vietnam, created a piece that perfectly portrays what I feel in a session with Chen: me - this pink creature, seeing and feeling my emotions fully within the safe blue walls of Inner Peace.

If I could only use one word to describe how I feel about Inner Peace, it would be: aligned.

tldr: 11/10 would recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
  
 
       
   Hannah Lee 
 2024-07-18
 
 
  Working with Chen and Inner Peace has been incredibly healing. His clinic is always a safe and welcoming space and his guidance has helped me immensely. Anyone in his care is in good hands.
  
 
       
   Roriza Reyes 
 2024-07-16
 
 
  Doc Philipp is nothing short of a miracle worker. If not for him, I wouldn't have made the significant progress that I've made at present. He listens and I don't mean for the sake of it. He listens and remembers every detail. Going into this, I had expectations that my GAD would be treated like any other but he has taken the scientist route by understanding who I am, what I've become, and what made me the way I am. He knows me through and through because he wanted to and that has made the biggest difference. Countless hours were poured into my sessions to get to root causes I never even thought of myself and I tend to overly self-examine. By writing this, I hope that you reading and have been hopeless for some time, can feel a sense of relief that someone like Doc Philipp is irrefutably invested in your healing, in the life you've always wanted for yourself, and a you that you can love without bounds.