Eddy Therapy, 2345 S. Atlantic Boulevard #1122, Monterey Park, CA (2026)

02/24/2026

I am invited to speak on this amazing panel with radical Filipinxs, , , and Justine. Wish me ingat!

Title: Feminist, Trans, and Q***r Filipinx Led Community and Art Activisms
Date & Time: Wed, Feb 25th 6pm-7pm
Add. Info: CART and ASL access
Location: Zoom Webinar (link in bio)

Slide 1: ‘Cal State Los Angeles, Feminist Trans and Q***r Filipinx Led Community and Art Activisms, February 25 2026, Online’

Slide 2: Poster with photos of: - Maria Hintog (therapist, s*x educator, and intimacy coordinator) - Eddy M. Gana (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, and Poet) - Justine Calma (Senior Science Reporter) - With a background of Philippines flag with white triangle in the middle with a golden sun and stars on the top

Slide 3: ‘Learn from Filipinx community leaders based in greater LA about their community and art centered activisms ranging from journalism, social work, therapy, and film industry work showcasing connections between our feminist, trans, and q***r BIPOC communities’

Slide 4: ‘Meet Our Speakers’

Slide 5: Justine Calma (She/Her) Senior Science Reporter at Vox Media’s The Verge, where she covers energy and the environment. She’s also the host of Hell or High Water: When Disaster Hits Home, a podcast from Vox Media and Audible Originals. Since the adoption of the Paris agreement in 2015, Justine has reported climate change and solutions on the ground in four continents.

Slide 6: Eddy M. Gana (They/Them) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Therapist, and Poet. LCSW 103797, is a second-generation Filipinx-American from Union City and based in Los Angeles, California. They have provided therapy and support groups for children, youth, and families; clinical supervision and training for interns, therapists, and organizations; and coalition-building across the country.

Slide 7: Maria Hintog (She/Her/Siya) q***r, neuroexpansive, decolonial, first-generation Filipinx therapist, s*x educator, and intimacy coordinator. Her work is rooted in a deep belief: You are not broken, we are all connected, and rebels are allowed to have feelings too.

Slide 8: RSVP at https://calstatela.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U0qi8ZsfQjC3eSJMyt2Uwg

10/10/2025

we need more empathy, patience, and understanding in this world.

we need less bigotry, intolerance, and hate in this world.

when trans rights are under attack, we must always fight back. if trans folks genuinely say something is transphobic, most likely it is. i respectfully ask to come from a place of curiosity, not defensiveness. for allies, what privileges do you carry and are you willing to leverage it to help defend the safety of trans folks? for others still learning (and that’s okay), where is your discomfort stemming from? what brings you to attribute transphobia to an issue of communication, but not systemic oppression? disagreements are for coffee vs tea, not whether gender-affirming care is necessary or not because people’s lives are at stake when depression, anxiety, and su***de rates are high. for example, reinforcing someone’s agency by calling them the correct name and pronouns is proven to reduce suicidal behaviors by over 60% alone (, 2025).

when another anti-trans policy is passed, it is unrealistic to focus merely on coping skills. as a therapist with a social work lens, addressing systems of oppression is key to healing, empowerment, and community-building. for us q***r filipinx/a/os across the diaspora, this looks like kapwa (or shared inner self) as we navigate the -ism’s daily.

for cis folks, remember there is no neutrality in times of injustice. so what side of history will you stand on? because at the end of the day, trans rights are human rights, and there is plenty of love and care to spread around. ingat lagi. 🏳️‍⚧️💞

Disclaimer: This account is not a substitute for therapy. This account is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any statement said here should not be taken as professional advice. Information may not be relevant to everyone.

10/09/2025

.corner is love for the people. Thanks to my comrades for making this possible and we’re only getting started! Organized locally by two of HiFi’s long-standing grassroots organizations, and , this is for the community that raised us.

Raised in a Filipino town, Union City, I was a youth organizer of Pilipino Youth Coalition then moved to SoCal in 2006. I became involved in the poetry scene throughout my college years and organizing open mics as a safe space. In 2011, I was inspired to learn about Historic Filipinotown after returning from the APIA Spoken Word and Poetry Summit. In HiFi, or P-town as it was called back then, the people and neighborhood reminded me so much of my own hometown. Over the decade, there we were: my mentors and comrades rallying together, artists reflecting the times, and communities across cultures fighting against racism, capitalism, and imperialism. It’s wild. I’ve now lived in SoCal longer than the Bay. I can’t believe it at times, but also by how often time feels to be going by so fast, I’m thankful. There is plenty of history, but “historic” does not mean it is only a relic of the past. Historic Filipinotown’s been living, and is a vibrant home.

I am beyond proud of what we accomplished with Kanto Corner. Eager and excited for more. This is a labor of love. This is community care. Thank you for another family party at the park y’all. We will be back! 🙏🏽

10/08/2025

October is my favorite, and Halloween too. 😄

Disclaimer: This account is not a substitute for therapy. This account is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any statement said here should not be taken as professional advice. Information may not be relevant to everyone.

***rtherapist

09/27/2025

Today is the inaugural .corner! This is a labor of love by local organizers of Historic Filipinotown. 🫡 Tara na!

I come from a Filipino town. Now there are many in the United States, but only one Historic Filipinotown. When first moving to Southern California, HiFi reminded me of home because of the people, the stories, the art, the welcoming community that spans generations and across time; so much so that I am proud to call Historic Filipinotown, P-town, HiFi, home.

Kanto Corner is a community-led mini-festival celebrating Historic Filipinotown and the HiFi neighborhood. There will be live musical performances, local vendors, food, drinks, and family-friendly activities. and ’s goal is to bring folks together for a fun and safe gathering that uplifts the neighborhood, gives a sense of pride, and offers the opportunity to get involved locally.

🗓️: Saturday, Sept 27th
🕰️: 2:00 - 6:00 pm
🎟️: Free

Partners:

08/26/2025

It’s not often I use “should,” but therapists need to see therapists too. Many therapists explore deep trauma work and inevitably it can also bring up one’s own experience and might make it challenging in session to cope with. The same way that surgeons see other surgeons and dentists see other dentists, therapy for therapists helps keep emotions regulated and manages counter-transference because we are people too.

Yes, I also have therapy 😌

While I understand the significance of dismantling power dynamics and having a strong therapeutic alliance, the last thing we would want is to have any client carrying our problems when we are meant to support them. 💜

Disclaimer: This account is not a substitute for therapy. This account is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Any statement said here should not be taken as professional advice. Information may not be relevant to everyone.

***rtherapist

08/25/2025

Sometimes, I post mental health tips. Other times, I post life updates and reflections…

Cyphers are therapeutic. I love it when folks get up to the mic and share what is on their minds in rhyme. Well, sometimes it rhymes. Sometimes, it doesn’t. 😆 While some may battle and compete, an open cypher is a place meant for self-expression. You show your style, skill, and who you are. This is your authentic self in a room possibly full of strangers becoming your community. If you flub on the beat, keep flowing. You might acknowledge the slip up. You might not. It happens so fast in the moment, but keep going. It’s like life. And life doesn’t stop for no one. So keep living, keep learning. History doesn’t repeat itself anyways, it rhymes… sometimes. 😂

Aside from being a licensed therapist, I am the resident host of a monthly open mic in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles . Founded in 2012, we have only two community guidelines. Express, not impress. Free speech, not hate speech. 🎤📝🥰

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08/19/2025

Registration is officially closed for Aug 21. Open signups are available for Oct 16 and Dec 18! Let’s work together soon. 📣🙏🏽

This curriculum is designed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. With enrollment, you will receive:

✨ Online training on Zoom
✨ Certification is valid for 3 years
✨ Learn strategies to recognize the symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges
✨ Get info on how to connect a person to help in crisis and non-crisis situations
✨ Roleplay scenarios to practice having difficult situations
✨ Participants complete a 2-hour self-paced online course before attending an online 5.5 hour instructor-led training

🔥 Gain lifetime digital access to the training manual, workbook, and modules through your own MHFA account

📥 Visit the link in my bio to save your seat today. Max 15 seats each class for an intimate learning environment.

🔒 For private classes only for an organization, school, church, or employer, comment “MHFA” below and I’ll send details to your inbox.

***rtherapist

08/12/2025

TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: I’ve taught Youth MHFA in schools, hospitals, community centers, and now available online. This training is meant for EVERYONE.

1 in 5 teens and young adults live with a mental health condition in the US. 50% of all mental health disorders begin by age 14, and 75% by the mid-20s. Youth Mental Health First Aid informs adults about common mental health concerns encountered by youth. This curriculum is designed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. With enrollment, you will receive:

✨ Online training on Zoom
✨ Certification is valid for 3 years
✨ Learn strategies to recognize the symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges
✨ Get info on how to connect a young person to help in crisis and non-crisis situations
✨ Roleplay scenarios to practice having difficult situations
✨ Participants complete a 2-hour self-paced online course before attending an online 4.5 hour instructor-led training

🔥 Gain lifetime digital access to the training manual, workbook, and modules through your own MHFA account

📥 Visit the link in my bio to save your seat today. Max 15 seats each class for an intimate learning environment.

🔒 For private classes only for an organization, school, church, or employer, comment “MHFA” below and I’ll send details to your inbox.

My private practice offers therapy and trainings like this. More programs are in the works. Let’s work together! 💜🙏🏽

***rtherapist

08/05/2025

TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: I am a proud instructor of Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) since 2017. I’ve trained nurses, case managers, teachers, college students, parents, and a couple Tita Baby’s and Kuya Boy’s. 😁 This training is meant for EVERYONE.

As 1 out of 5 adults live with a mental health disorder in the US, MHFA addresses common mental health concerns encountered by adults. This curriculum is designed by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. With enrollment, you will receive:

✨ Online training on Zoom
✨ Certification is valid for 3 years
✨ Learn strategies to recognize the symptoms of mental health or substance use challenges
✨ Get info on how to connect a person to help in crisis and non-crisis situations
✨ Roleplay scenarios to practice having difficult situations
✨ Participants complete a 2-hour self-paced online course before attending an online 5.5 hour instructor-led training

🔥 Gain lifetime digital access to the training manual, workbook, and modules through your own MHFA account

📥 Visit the link in my bio to save your seat today. Max 15 seats each class for an intimate learning environment.

🔒 For private classes only for an organization, school, church, or employer, comment “MHFA” below and I’ll send details to your inbox.

Plenty of exciting announcements on the way. Hope to work with you soon! 📣🙏🏽

***rtherapist

07/22/2025

In a brave space for activists, community organizers, and ALL levels of experience who are searching for a sense of connection, empowerment coach, ; and therapist, , are co-facilitating a community teach-in about radical care, sustainability in the work, resource building, and community empowerment for social change. Activities include mindfulness exercises, journaling prompts, and an open Q&A discussion to share stories and mutual aid.

Comment “teach-in” and we’ll send you a message. 📨

Suggested $20 donation is welcome. No one is turned away for lack of funds.

More than halfway through 2025, we are witnessing attack after attack on marginalized communities. Increasing ICE raids on undocumented families in Los Angeles, anti-transgender policies enacted across this country, and imperialist wars of aggression in Palestine are top of mind each day. With growing feelings of anxiety, worry, and stress about what is happening, what is our role in people’s movements for genuine liberation against systems of oppression like racism, cisgenderism, and imperialism? What calls to action can we answer and how can we sustain ourselves for the long-term?

Remember: No one is disposable and none of us is free until we are all free.

When: Thursday, July 31, 12-2pm PST
Where: Via Zoom
Sign-up and Donate at: bit.ly/radicalteachin

This work continues with you. We are looking forward to sharing space! 😊✊🏽

07/03/2025

July is Disability Pride Month, an annual celebration of disabilities that connects back to the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a ruling prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities. This is a time to honor and uplift the identities, resilience and contributions of disabled people across this country. The disability pride flag colors symbolize a variety of experiences:

❤️: physical disabilities
💛: cognitive and intellectual disabilities
🤍: nonvisible and undiagnosed disabilities
💙: psychiatric disabilities
💚: sensory disabilities
🖤: honoring those who have died due to negligence, su***de, rebellion, illness, and eugenics

Disabilities are visible and invisible. I am seen. Proud to be me. ☺️

This year’s Disability Pride Month theme, “Proud to Be Me,” celebrates the power of authenticity, self-acceptance and visibility. Pride fluorishes when people are seen, respected and fully included as their whole selves.

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