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Sandra Sampaio

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Sandra

I know seeking therapy can be a big step—especially with stigma or cultural barriers. I offer a warm space for adults and couples to explore challenges and find fulfillment. Using Positive Discipline, I support parents in building respectful, empathetic relationships. I also address addiction, depression, grief, work stress, cultural factors, and anxiety. I’m currently in training and supervision to become a certified AASECT Sex Therapist, working with desire differences, sexual shame, intimacy barriers, and evolving identities. Let’s collaborate to align with your most authentic self and find moments of peace.

Using Positive Discipline, I support parents in building respectful, empathetic relationships.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Outside of work I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, salsa and bachata dancing, trying a new restaurant. Traveling holds a special place in my heart. Currently, my interests is to find new toddler-friendly places to explore.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#71908 • California • LCSW

Education

MS - Social Work, California State University East Bay

Sandra Sampaio, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #71908 (exp June 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Sandra Sampaio accepts Prime Health, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Centivo. 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.

Sandra Sampaio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Sandra is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Sandra’s California license number is 71908, 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.

Sandra’s education and training include MS - Social Work, California State University East Bay. Sandra Sampaio has worked closely with Latine Community.

Sandra Sampaio works with Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, Life Transitions, Panic, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Sandra spends most of their clinical time. Sandra 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 Sandra is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Sandra Sampaio draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Harm Reduction, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Sandra’s style is action-oriented, mindful, and empowering. In Sandra’s words: “Using Positive Discipline, I support parents in building respectful, empathetic relationships.”

Sandra Sampaio (she/her) offers therapy in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Sandra Sampaio offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Sandra 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 Sandra Sampaio is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Sandra 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 Sandra’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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