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Miok Spencer

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

13 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Miok

My approach prioritizes mutual respect, empathy, and partnership with my clients. Clients often gain insight, resilience, and practical tools necessary to navigate life's complexities with confidence and authenticity. I work alongside each individual, honoring their unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths. Together, we explore negative challenges, identify goals, and develop effective strategies for growth. Clients are met with compassion and provided a safe, non-judgmental environment where they can freely explore their emotions and experiences. This space fosters a sense of understanding, acceptance, and empowerment.

My approach prioritizes mutual respect, empathy, and partnership with my clients.

Communication Style

  • Calming
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Engaging
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Asian / Pacific Islander community
  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I find enjoyment in cooking, gathering with family and friends, hiking, traveling, and experimenting with spice making.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT81553 • California • LMFT

Education

MS - Counseling Psychology, California Lutheran University

Miok Spencer, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT81553 (exp September 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Miok Spencer accepts Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Health Net. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Miok Spencer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Miok is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Miok’s California license number is LMFT81553, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Miok Spencer has been practicing therapy for 13 years. Miok’s education and training include MS - Counseling Psychology, California Lutheran University. Over that time, Miok has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Miok is part of that group.

Miok Spencer works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Women's Issues, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Miok spends most of their clinical time. Miok also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Miok is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Miok Spencer draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Miok’s style is calming, direct, empowering, engaging, and mindful. In Miok’s words: “My approach prioritizes mutual respect, empathy, and partnership with my clients.”

Miok Spencer (she/her) offers therapy in English. Miok identifies as Southeast Asian.

Miok Spencer offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Miok is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Miok Spencer is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Miok will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Miok’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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