Caterin Munguia, LCSW, OR | Psychotherapist

About Caterin Munguia

Focus areas

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Life Transition

Relationship Struggles

Depression

Personality Disorder

Self Esteem Issues

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Psychological Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Caterin Munguia

Caterin Munguia, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker who supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem concerns, and relationship challenges. She brings experience working with diverse client needs, including individuals exploring racial identity and emotional regulation. Caterin's approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients recognize unhelpful thought patterns, track automatic thoughts, and build practical tools for lasting change. She also incorporates psychodynamic and strengths-based perspectives to support deeper insight and healing. In sessions, Caterin is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and collaborative, viewing therapy as a space where clients can reconnect with their own capacity for growth. She enjoys working with individuals managing intense emotions, trauma recovery, and life transitions, and brings valuable experience from residential treatment settings supporting women with borderline personality disorder. As a bilingual provider, Caterin offers care in both English and Spanish. Outside of therapy, she enjoys reading and exploring local coffee shops.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Insomnia

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Self Esteem Issues

Anxiety

Depression

Emotion Regulation Therapy (ERT)

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Southern California State University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1205435104

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Caterin Munguia accepting new patients?

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What practice does Caterin Munguia work with?

Caterin Munguia works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Caterin Munguia?

Caterin Munguia frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Caterin Munguia on their profile.