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Paul Surace

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

21 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Paul

Greetings! My name is Paul Surace and I have significant experience working with individuals, couples and families in CA. I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives, and are willing to work for it. I especially enjoy to work with Couples (both monogamous and non-monagomous), but I have no problem seeing individuals and families as well. I love to try and move my clients from just "surviving" to a thriving lifestyle. And towards that end, I enjoy asking questions and actively listening in order to get to know my clients better and discover their gifts and strengths so that we can eventually use them to problem solve and get your goals met.

I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives.

Communication Style

  • Affirming
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • Blended families
  • Non-monogamous relationships
  • Students

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relational
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

110 N. Maclay Ave.
Suite 109, San Fernando, California 91340

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy creative writing and mostly write plays, but was previously employed by Walt Disney Company to write screenplays. I've published books and produced theatrical shows. I also enjoy pickleball!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#43929 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University

Paul Surace, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #43929 (exp October 2026)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Paul Surace is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Paul is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Paul’s California license number is 43929, 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.

Paul Surace has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Paul’s education and training include MA - Clinical Psychology, Antioch University. Over that time, Paul has worked closely with Parents, Veterans, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Paul is part of that group.

Paul Surace works with Parents, Veterans, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Body Image, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Paul spends most of their clinical time. Paul also sees couples and families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Paul is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Paul Surace draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Paul’s style is affirming, direct, engaging, open-minded, and warm. In Paul’s words: “I want you to know that I'm a pretty straight-forward kind of communicator who really enjoys working with people who are seeking positive change in their lives.”

Paul Surace (he/him) offers therapy in English. Paul identifies as White.

Paul Surace offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 110 N. Maclay Ave. in San Fernando. Paul 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 Paul Surace is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Paul 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 Paul’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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