Dr. Catalina Villa, MD

Dr. Catalina Villa, MD

Psychiatrist
CA
Dr. Villa is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente and a compassionate, bilingual Spanish-English provider with extensive experience in community psychiatry. She believes that mental health challenges do not define who a person is, and she is deeply committed to understanding the whole individual—working together to find meaningful, practical solutions. A graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Villa has more than 20 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings. She has worked in both private clinics and public hospitals and is especially skilled in caring for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. Dr. Villa values collaboration and takes time to truly listen to each client’s story, honoring their experiences, cultural background, values, and goals. Her integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build acceptance and flexibility, and psychodynamic therapy to explore deeper patterns. Clients often describe Dr. Villa as warm, attentive, and deeply respectful. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.
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Overall rating

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About Dr. Catalina Villa

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mood Disorders
Bipolar Disorder
Postpartum Anxiety
Depression
Postpartum Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Dr. Catalina Villa

Dr. Villa is a board-certified psychiatrist at Bonmente and a compassionate, bilingual Spanish-English provider with extensive experience in community psychiatry. She believes that mental health challenges do not define who a person is, and she is deeply committed to understanding the whole individual—working together to find meaningful, practical solutions. A graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Villa has more than 20 years of experience across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room settings. She has worked in both private clinics and public hospitals and is especially skilled in caring for individuals with complex medical and mental health needs. Dr. Villa values collaboration and takes time to truly listen to each client’s story, honoring their experiences, cultural background, values, and goals. Her integrative approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to build acceptance and flexibility, and psychodynamic therapy to explore deeper patterns. Clients often describe Dr. Villa as warm, attentive, and deeply respectful. She strives to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Boundary Issues
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Boundary Issues

Education and background

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Board certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  • Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

  • Medical School - Pontifical Javierian University, Doctor of Medicine
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1255563268

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Which board certifications does Dr. Catalina Villa have?

Dr. Catalina Villa is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Catalina Villa?

Dr. Catalina Villa frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychiatry Consultation, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Catalina Villa on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Catalina Villa speak?

Dr. Catalina Villa speaks English and Spanish.

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