Yra Marie Calamiong-Otchengco

Registered Psychotherapist, MA 

Many of the struggles that bring people to therapy - anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship difficulties, a persistent sense of feeling stuck - are rarely just habits to change. They are often adaptive responses to early attachment wounds, trauma, and relational patterns that once served a purpose.

As a Registered Psychotherapist with a background as a Psychologist in the Philippines, I bring both clinical depth and genuine cultural attunement to my work. I specialize in trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for adults ready to understand the deeper roots of their patterns - not just manage the symptoms.

I integrate EMDR therapy, nervous system regulation, and attachment-based approaches to help clients explore how past experiences continue to shape the present and develop meaningful, lasting change. EMDR is a core part of how I work with trauma, anxiety, and the emotional residue of difficult life experiences.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, trauma, burnout, relationship challenges, self-worth, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. I bring particular depth to supporting BIPOC individuals, immigrants, and clients navigating cultural identity, intergenerational trauma, belonging, and the weight of family and cultural expectations.

I believe therapy is not about fixing what is wrong with you. It is about understanding what happened to you - and creating new possibilities for healing, connection, and growth.