Meet The Larô Team

Our all-Filipino team combines professional expertise with our own lived experience as immigrants, bringing the cultural insight that's often missing from Western mental health approaches.

We believe relatability creates accessibility—when mental health care feels familiar and connected to your community, it becomes truly possible.

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    Elda Almario, RP

    (she/her/siya)

    FOUNDER

    Registered Psychotherapist • Client & Supervisee Caseload Full • Virtual in Ontario • Children, Youth, Adults • Filipino/Tagalog, English

    Learn More About Elda
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    Kim Salvador, RP

    (she/her)

    CLINICAL ASSOCIATE

    Registered Psychotherapist • Accepting New Clients • Virtual in Ontario • Adults • Filipino/Tagalog, English

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  • Smiling portrait of Yra Marie Calamion-Otchengco

    Yra Marie Calamiong - Otchengco

    (she/her)

    COMMUNITY HEALING FACILITATOR

    Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) • Accepting New Clients • Virtual in Ontario • Adults • Filipino/Tagalog, English

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    Ian Idmilao

    (he/him)

    CARE COORDINATOR

    Filipino/Tagalog, English

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    Mek Yambao

    (she/her/siya)

    CREATIVE DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

    Filipino/Tagalog, English, Italian, French

Meet Kim Salvador

Psychotherapist Kim Salvador happily working on a laptop

Hi, I’m Kim, a Registered Psychotherapist with over eight years of experience supporting people through life’s messier and more meaningful moments. I started my journey as a psychologist in the Philippines and later found my way into mindfulness work and psychotherapy here in Ontario.

I work mostly with Filipino immigrants and children of immigrants who are trying to make sense of anxiety, trauma, identity struggles, and all the in-between stuff that comes with transitions, grief, and cultural disconnection. I also support folks navigating perfectionism, burnout (especially in healthcare), and chronic pain.

My approach is gentle, grounded, and deeply relational. I listen for what’s said and unsaid, meet you where you are, and hold space with authenticity, pakikiramdam, and sometimes a bit of humour — because laughter can be healing too.

I don't see myself as someone with all the answers, but as a fellow human learning and growing alongside my clients. Beyond reducing symptoms, I view therapy as supporting people in reconnecting with themselves and creating a life that feels aligned and authentic—whatever that looks like for them.

  • MA Psychology – University of the Philippines

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    Philippine Professional Regulation Commission

    Canadian Counselling Psychotherapy Association

    Certified MBCT Facilitator and Trained MBSR Facilitator (Centre for Mindfulness Studies)

    Trained MSC Facilitator (Centre for Mindful Self-Compassion)

  • Integrative person-centred approach inclusive of the following:

    • Mindfulness-Based Approaches (MBCT, MBSR, and MSC)

    • ACT

    • Narrative

    • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

    • EMDR

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Meet Yra Marie Calamiong-Otchengco

Psychotherapist Yra smiling while working on the laptop

Hi, I’m Yra, a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with roots in the Philippines. I support adults moving through anxiety, burnout, grief, trauma, and struggles with self-worth. Many of my clients are students, professionals, newcomers, or shift workers who feel stretched thin and overwhelmed. Together, we create space to slow down, untangle what feels heavy, and explore new ways of relating to yourself and your world.

My path to therapy began with community work, where I saw how much early experiences shape who we become. As an immigrant and trauma survivor, I also know the weight of carrying unspoken struggles and the relief of finally being understood. These experiences shaped my belief that healing doesn’t just change us as individuals, it ripples outward into families and communities.

Clients describe me as warm, reflective, and grounding. I especially enjoy working with Filipino and Asian clients, where cultural resonance makes the process feel more natural. Beyond therapy, I’m a lifelong learner who finds joy in books, exploring new places (yes, cafés count), and spending time in nature. I’m also deeply rooted in my roles as a wife, sister, and daughter, which serve as reminders of the connection and care that shape my work.

  • Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM), Ontario, Canada

    Master of Arts in Psychology (focused on Clinical Psychology), University of the Philippines

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)

    Philippine Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

    Philippine Psychological Association (PAP)

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    Mindfulness-based CBT

    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT)-informed strategies

    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

    Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    Motivational Interviewing

    Person-centred approaches

    Trauma-informed

    Polyvagal-informed work

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Meet Elda Almario

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I’m Elda—a first-generation Filipino immigrant, psychotherapist, and big sister to an Autistic brother. I work with children, youth, adults, and families who are exploring identity, navigating transitions, or unpacking complex lived experiences like immigration, diagnosis, or generational trauma. Whether you’re feeling out of place, misunderstood, or just tired of masking or code-switching, I offer a space to make sense of it all—gently, collaboratively, and without shame.

My approach is grounded in cultural responsiveness, neurodiversity-affirming care, anti-oppressive values, and malasakit—genuine care. I draw from my lived experiences, training, and a whole lot of listening—to co-create a space where you’re not expected to perform or prove your worth. We move at a pace that feels right and focus on what you’re ready to explore.

I’m also a clinical supervisor and speaker, supporting racialized therapists and the wider community. Whether I’m mentoring others to decolonize their practices or speaking about mental health in our kababayan circles, my work is always about making care more accessible, human, and connected.

  • Bridge to Registration and Employment in Mental Health (BREM), Ontario, Canada

    Post-graduate coursework, M.Sc. Human Development Psychology, De La Salle University, Philippines

    BS Psychology, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines

  • College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)

    Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals (OAMHP)

    Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT)

  • Integrative person-centred approach inclusive of the following:

    Narrative

    Play

    Psychodynamic

    Theraplay-Informed Practice

    Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

    Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

    Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

    Mindfulness

    Solution-focused

    Internal Family Systems-Informed

    Liberation Psychology

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    For Filipino Immigrants

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  • Psychotherapy

    For Perfectionism and People Pleasing

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  • Psychotherapy

    For Healthcare Workers

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    For the Autistic Community

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  • Play Therapy

    For Children and Youth

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  • Clinical Supervision

    For BIPOC Therapists

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