I am Dr. Marinette Asuncion -Uy, a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL, and serving clients across 42 states through Psypact (https://psypact.org/mpage/psypactmap).  My journey to becoming a healer was long and winding.  I wandered through the worlds of banking, real estate, and insurance, feeling unmoored, disconnected from my true self.  Growing up in the Philippines, I carried the weight of anxiety and trauma in silence.  Night after night, I lay awake, my heart burning, with the voices of fear telling me I was not enough, that I had failed.  In a culture that urged us to pray and keep our pain hidden, therapy was considered taboo, and airing our struggles was an act of shame.

But in the depths of my own pain, a quiet calling stirred.  It led me to a healing journey, where I began to uncover the roots of my anxiety and trauma.  I learned to extend kindness toward myself, to tend to the wounds I had long ignored. This journey of healing opened my eyes to the struggles of others, allowing me to see with empathy instead of judgment.  My path was no longer lost—it had purpose.  I pursued graduate  school and therapy to become the guide I once needed.

Today, I hold space for those navigating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I walk with you as you reclaim the parts of yourself you’ve silenced, helping you move beyond mere survival into a life where you can flourish. Together, we will honor your story, embracing all that has shaped you.