Well-being
to the Foreground.

Figure-Ground Well-being Center brings together licensed psychologists, evidence-based therapy, and continuing education — designed for the Filipino community.

10+
Licensed Psychologists
5,000+
Sessions Delivered
4.8★
Workshop and Program Rating
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Licensed Professionals

Vetted, accredited psychologists you can trust.

Confidential & Secure

Your privacy is protected end-to-end.

Flexible Scheduling

Book sessions that fit your routine.

What we offer

Care that meets you where you are.

From one-on-one counseling to professional training and licensure prep — choose the support that fits your journey.

Counseling and Psychotherapy

Seeking support is a courageous decision. Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship concerns, emotional distress, life transitions, or simply seeking greater self-understanding, our counseling and psychotherapy services provide a safe, confidential, and supportive space for growth and healing.

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Psychological Assessment

Psychological Assessment services are available. For inquiries or to request an assessment, please email us and our team will get in touch with you.

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Workshops and Trainings

Empowering individuals, professionals, organizations, and advocates through evidence-informed training, workshops, and learning experiences that promote well-being, inclusion, competence, and lifelong growth.

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YMP Master App

Prepare for the Psychometrician and Psychologist Licensure Examination through structured review programs, expert-guided learning resources, coaching opportunities, mock examinations, and a supportive learning community designed to help you succeed.

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About us

Bringing what matters into focus.

Figure‑Ground is an organization dedicated to equipping individuals, families, organizations, and communities to foster their well‑being through evidence‑based psychological services and learning solutions. Inspired by the Gestalt figure‑ground principle, people and organizations can identify and bring forward the most meaningful thoughts, needs, opportunities, and strengths—the figure—that are often obscured by stress and competing demands—the ground. Through counseling, psychotherapy, psychological assessment, consulting, training, and experiential learning, Figure‑Ground provides practical and accessible pathways for embedding well‑being knowledge into practices.

Figure‑Ground traces its roots to learning and development efforts established in 2021 by psychologist Riyan Portuguez, widely recognized as Your Millennial Psychologist.

Our Vision

People live well and organizations thrive.

Our Mission

To work with people and organizations to embed well‑being into their systems and practices for sustainable growth.

Our Core Values
01

Evidence‑Informed Practice

Grounding strategy, decisions, and problem‑solving in data, psychological insights, and proven methods.

02

Shared Responsibility

Recognizing that well‑being and success belong to the entire collective and the individual.

03

Human‑Centered Leadership

Treating people with dignity, empathy, and safety.

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What our clients are saying

Real stories from real people who chose Figure-Ground for their well-being journey.

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Ready to take the first step?

Reach out today and let's begin your journey toward better mental health together.

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