Trained and certified to recognize, respond, and provide immediate support for mental health crises — empowering communities one person at a time.
Background
Anjeila Mae Lejarde is a Psychology graduate who intentionally transitioned into the mental health and psychosocial field after working across diverse professional roles. Her journey into Psychology was driven by a long-standing interest in understanding human behavior and supporting individuals through emotional and life challenges.
She is certified as a Mental Health Trainer, Mental Health First Aider, Psychological First Aider, and Advanced Mental Health First Responder — providing freelance emotional support, psychoeducation, coping guidance, and referral coordination to licensed professionals when necessary.
She values empathy, ethical practice, and continuous learning, and is committed to contributing meaningfully in psychology-related and psychosocial support roles.
Top Skills
What I Offer
Learn how to identify warning signs of mental health crises and provide immediate, appropriate, and compassionate first-response support before professional help arrives.
Equipping organizations and teams with the knowledge and skills to foster a mentally healthy workplace — reducing stigma and improving team wellbeing.
Facilitating accessible mental health awareness sessions for communities, schools, and organizations — breaking down barriers and starting the right conversations.
Providing trained, calm, and structured immediate support in situations involving mental health emergencies — bridging the gap until professional care is available.
Experience
AHA Psychological Training Services · Freelance · Nov 2023 – Present · Remote
Provides individual psychoeducation and guidance, helping clients develop healthy coping strategies and apply mental health practices in daily life. Certified Mental Health Trainer (Code: CMHTLV_Y25T0346).
Mama's Hope Haven of Norway, Inc. · Internship · May–Aug 2025 · Cavite · On-site
Delivered supportive interventions to children and adolescents aged 6–17 in a live-in care home. Conducted trauma-informed behavioral and emotional observations, designed and facilitated psychoeducational group activities (art expression, guided journaling, movie reflections, mask painting), and facilitated one-on-one check-ins. Coordinated a referral to a licensed therapist for a high-need case.
Estrellas Home Care Clinic Inc. and Estrellas Nex Care Co. · Internship · Feb–Mar 2025 · Quezon City · On-site
Assisted in psychological assessments and client support, gaining hands-on experience in evidence-based interventions and professional mental health practices under supervision. Administered psychological assessments, conducted patient interviews, collected medical and psychiatric histories, and facilitated group dynamics sessions.
Emmanuel John Institute of Science and Technology, Inc. · Oct 2014–Jul 2016 · Caloocan · On-site
Built partnerships with companies for OJT and employment opportunities, organized job fairs and career orientation seminars, facilitated mock interview workshops, and connected DSWD 4Ps beneficiaries to partner companies for post-training employment.
Emmanuel John Institute of Science and Technology, Inc. · Jun 2013–Jun 2014 · Quezon City · On-site
Taught Hotel and Restaurant Services with a focus on hands-on learning. Developed engaging lessons, facilitated practical training, contributed to curriculum development, and mentored students in hospitality management and customer service.
Why It Matters
Just as physical first aid saves lives, mental health first aid saves minds — and relationships, careers, and futures. Anjeila is here to train you, support you, and stand with your community.
Get in Touch
Whether you're an employer, an organization looking to run a training, or simply want to connect — Anjeila would love to hear from you.