Catherine Kaila Manantan, AMFT

Sex/Gender: Female
Pronouns: She / Her
Ethnicity: Filipino/a
Bio

Hi there! My name is Catherine Kaila, but you can just call me Kaila. I’m a Filipino-American Associate Marriage & Family Therapist born and raised in California, deeply committed to helping Asian American children of immigrants navigate and heal intergenerational trauma, explore cultural identity, build stronger relationships and boundaries, strengthen self-esteem, and find healthy ways to cope with their emotions. As a daughter of immigrants myself, I understand the complexities of balancing multiple cultural identities, and this personal experience fuels my dedication to providing culturally sensitive therapy. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients can openly share their struggles and triumphs, embrace their heritage, and confidently forge their own paths with resilience and emotional well-being. Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy reading, cooking, and discovering new shows and movies.

Qualifications
License Number: AMFT 143809
License State: California
Practice Information
Sliding Scale / Reduced Fee Accepted: Yes
Types of Insurance Accepted: Out of Network, Cigna
Lotus Therapy Fund Provider: Yes
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Languages
Filipino, English
Modalities
Individuals, Couples, Families
Therapy Offered
Telehealth/Teletherapy
Types of Therapy
Attachment-based/Relational Therapy, Trauma-Focused, Interpersonal, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Issues
Anxiety, Depression, Codependency, Self Esteem, Career Counseling, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Women's Issues, Relationship Issues, Relational Concerns, Personal Growth, Internet Addiction, Emotion Regulation
Last modified: July 8, 2025

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