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Catherine Kaila L. Manantan

Catherine Kaila L. Manantan

BIPOC Identifying

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Gender Identity: female

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Short Biography

I’m a Filipino American therapist providing individual, couples, and family therapy in English and Tagalog. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, life transition, cultural identity and discrimination, generational trauma, boundaries, and relationship issues.

Clinical Focus / Specialties

Generalized anxiety Trauma Neurodivergent Challenges Anxiety Social anxiety Health anxiety Depression Mood swings Relationship conflict Communication difficulties Divorce or separation Family conflict Co-parenting challenges Low self-esteem Self-criticism Perfectionism People-pleasing Assertiveness difficulties Identity exploration Stress & Life Adjustment Chronic stress Burnout Work-related stress Academic stress Major life transitions Relocation or adjustment difficulties Behavioral & Emotional Regulation Anger management Health-related stress Executive functioning difficulties Autism-related challenges Gender identity exploration Feeling stuck Loss of meaning or direction Personal growth “Not feeling like myself”

Therapist Methodology

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Solution-Focused Therapy Attachment-Based Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Gestalt Therapy Trauma-Informed Therapy Somatic Therapy Mindfulness-Based Therapy Breathwork Strengths-Based Therapy Play Therapy Motivational Interviewing

Core Values

Social Justice & Equity Values
Feminist-informed Disability justice-informed Racial equity-focused Culturally responsive Immigrant and refugee-affirming Activist-affirming / advocacy-supportive Community care-oriented Intersectional awareness Decolonial / decolonizing approach Accessibility-centered
Relational & Healing Philosophy Values
Trauma-informed Strengths-based Client-centered Compassion-focused Authentic and transparent Humor and humanity Radical acceptance Relational and attachment-oriented Emotions as information Transparency and repair
Identity, Community & Belonging Values
BIPOC-affirming Neurodiversity-affirming Faith-affirming / spiritually inclusive Multicultural sensitivity Community resilience-focused Cultural identity exploration Affirming intersectional identities
Mind & Body Spirit & Holistic Healing Values
Somatic / body-based awareness Creative expression in therapy Movement or art-informed Rest as resistance Self-compassion and stillness
Practice Ethics & Professional Integrity Values
Accountability and integrity Client autonomy Cultural humility over competence Ongoing education commitment Therapist as co-learner

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Practice Information

  • Experience: 3 years
  • Availability: Online Sessions Only
  • Languages: English, Tagalog (Filipino)
  • Session Cost: $100 – $175
  • Accepts Insurance: Yes
    Cigna, Optum, Aetna
  • Populations Served: 18+,Children,Teens,Parents,Young Adults,BIPOC clients,LGBTQIA+ clients,Couples,Families,Immigrant and First Generation

Credentials

  • License:
    License verification pending or self-certified

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