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Catherine Monsibais

Therapist
27 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring education, experience and significant life experience to my work as a therapist. I have been a wife, a working mother of four children, and a caregiver to aging parents. I work with individuals facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and self-esteem issues. My approach is client-centered, creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, validated, and empowered to create lasting, positive changes in your life.

My approach to therapy

I combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and Person-Centered Therapy to support personal growth and emotional well-being. Through CBT, we'll identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, while the Person-Centered approach creates a safe, empathetic space to explore your feelings.

I approach goal setting collaboratively with you, ensuring your goals are meaningful to you and aligned with your values. We'll break them down into manageable steps, focusing on both short-term progress and long-term growth. Throughout the process, I offer encouragement, support, and tools to help you stay focused and motivated.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a warm, welcoming space where we'll take time to get to know each other. I'll ask questions to understand your concerns and what brought you to therapy, and together we'll discuss your goals. It's an opportunity for you to share at your own pace while I begin to understand how I can best support you moving forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    27 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Bakersfield
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Catherine Monsibais accepts Aetna and 4 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    OCD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
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