Monica Ramil
​she/they/siya

Weaving Stories Therapy | [email protected] | 415-300-0120
Instagram: @filipina_therapist @weavingstoriestherapy

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Title: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
​Languages Spoken: English
Affiliations: Weaving Stories Therapy
Approaches: Acceptance & Commitment, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Multicultural, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Relational Psychotherapy, Strength Based, Somatic Psychotherapy, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy

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Monica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, daughter, sister, partner and mom. Her roots trace back to Bikol, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija and Pangasinan. Born 

and raised on Ramaytush Ohlone land, now known as San Francisco, she has a deep love for the Bay’s richness and subcultures.

She is the Founder of Weaving Stories Therapy, a group practice that specializes in supporting the Filipinx, immigrant, BIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in navigating cultural, familial and relational issues. Additionally, many of her clients identify as highly sensitive and/or neurodivergent. She also supports couples in navigating conflict, communication and parenthood.

She is passionate about helping those within the Filipinx community break cycles and heal from intergenerational wounds.

When not in her therapist role, she loves spending time with her family, being outdoors and watching her little one grow.

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What does "mental health" mean to you? Why is it important for us as Filipinxs/Filipinx Americans to normalize discussions around wellness and mental health in our community?

Mental health isn’t just about our thoughts or emotions; it is deeply connected to every other aspect of our well-being—emotional, physical, and spiritual. These aspects are all interwoven, and when one area is out of balance, it can ripple out and affect the others.

The Filipinx cultural emphasis on collectivism can sometimes create an environment where personal struggles are kept hidden to avoid burdening others or disturbing the harmony of the group. This cultural value, while fostering close-knit relationships, can also make it harder for individuals to express their vulnerabilities.

Normalizing these discussions is essential for breaking down the stigma around mental health and struggles. It allows people to feel seen and heard, and it reassures them that seeking support doesn’t diminish their value in the community—it actually strengthens it.

Starting conversations about struggles within a culturally sensitive framework—acknowledging the need for connection, compassion, and support—can help create safer spaces where individuals feel more comfortable sharing. By shifting the narrative from shame to solidarity, we can encourage healing and collective strength.