Manhattan Beach
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
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Catalina Villa

Psychiatrist, MD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(424) 677-2083
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Welcoming New Patients! Dr. Villa is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente, a mental health clinic that offers online appointments, accepts insurance (Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross, Cigna, United, and more), and has same-week appointments available. She is a compassionate bilingual Spanish-English specialist with deep experience in community psychiatry. Regardless of the complexity of the issue, Dr. Villa prioritizes personalized understanding of the diverse needs of her clients. “Mental health challenges don’t define who we are," she says. "I work hard to understand the entire person so we can find solutions together.”
As a provider at Bonmente,Dr. Villa treats a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, sleep disorders, PTSD, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and personality disorders. Through convenient telepsychiatry appointments, she offers evaluation and diagnosis, medication management, and talk therapy.
Dr. Villa and the supportive team at Bonmente are compassionate, highly trained professionals who are dedicated to making mental health care easy and convenient so you can focus on what matters most — feeling better and moving forward. Your mental health matters. Call or email today and see the difference Bonmente can make.
Take the first step to help. Call or Catalina Villa now - (424) 677-2083

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(424) 677-2083

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

A bilingual, board-certified provider at Bonmente, Dr. Villa is committed to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Bonmente offers evidence-based mental health care, providing personalized therapy and psychiatric services to help your overall wellbeing.
Catalina Villa
Let's Connect (424) 677-2083
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(424) 677-2083

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

A bilingual, board-certified provider at Bonmente, Dr. Villa is committed to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care.
I specialize in Bipolar Disorder, Depression and Anxiety 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Bonmente offers evidence-based mental health care, providing personalized therapy and psychiatric services to help your overall wellbeing.
Catalina Villa

Finances

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Magellan
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • TRICARE
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Bonmente accepts most insurance plans, verifies your benefits, and reviews them with you before your first visit so there are no financial surprises. For out-of-network plans, we can provide a superbill. We're happy to answer any questions and provide the information you need.
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083
"
Bonmente accepts most insurance plans, verifies your benefits, and reviews them with you before your first visit so there are no financial surprises. For out-of-network plans, we can provide a superbill. We're happy to answer any questions and provide the information you need.
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today License: California / A109156 Catalina Villa

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

    • Additional Credentials

  • Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Dr. Villa, an Albert Einstein School of Medicine graduate, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room psychiatry. She has worked in private clinics and public hospitals and expertise managing medically complex clients.
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083
"
Dr. Villa, an Albert Einstein School of Medicine graduate, is a board-certified adult psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room psychiatry. She has worked in private clinics and public hospitals and expertise managing medically complex clients.
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Medication Management
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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As a psychiatrist specialized in treating mental health issues, Dr. Villa helps clients understand symptoms, build coping skills, and create healthier routines. Her individualized treatment plans may include therapy, lifestyle strategies, and medication management. She helps clients achieve clearer focus, improved mood, reduced stress, and greater confidence.
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Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083
"
As a psychiatrist specialized in treating mental health issues, Dr. Villa helps clients understand symptoms, build coping skills, and create healthier routines. Her individualized treatment plans may include therapy, lifestyle strategies, and medication management. She helps clients achieve clearer focus, improved mood, reduced stress, and greater confidence.
Photo of Catalina Villa, Psychiatrist, MD
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Family

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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Dr. Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each client's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals. She employs an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts, ACT to build acceptance, and psychodynamic approaches to explore underlying patterns.
Photo of Catalina Villa, Psychiatrist, MD
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083
"
Dr. Villa fosters a collaborative and open therapeutic relationship, attentively listening to each client's unique narrative and respecting individual experiences, cultural backgrounds, values, and goals. She employs an integrative approach to therapy, drawing from CBT to challenge unhelpful thoughts, ACT to build acceptance, and psychodynamic approaches to explore underlying patterns.
Photo of Catalina Villa, Psychiatrist, MD
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
or call with questions - (424) 677-2083

Location

Primary Location

Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

(424) 677-2083

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Additional Location

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

(424) 677-2083

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A bilingual, board-certified provider at Bonmente, Dr. Villa is committed to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care.
Photo of Catalina Villa, Psychiatrist, MD
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (424) 677-2083
"
A bilingual, board-certified provider at Bonmente, Dr. Villa is committed to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care.
Photo of Catalina Villa, Psychiatrist, MD
Catalina Villa
Psychiatrist, MD
Take the first step to help. Call now - (424) 677-2083