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Samuel Munoz

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

4 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 7 Insurance providers

Meet Samuel

As a bilingual Latino clinician, I have successfully used my clinical skills by applying Cognitive Behavior Therapy interventions and Motivational Interviewing, with individuals experiencing depression, PTSD and anxiety. My passion for clinical work, along with my interpersonal skills, has made me effective at building rapport with clients as they move through burnout, life transitions and through the stages of change. My ability to connect with clients at each step of the treatment process has helped them achieve successful outcomes, symptom stabilization, and self determination.

My ability to connect with clients at each step of the treatment process has helped them achieve successful outcomes, symptom stabilization, and self-determination.

Communication Style

  • Exploratory
  • Mindful
  • Empowering

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)]
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy reading biographies, as well as exploring restaurants, going to outdoor concerts and taking drives up the California coast.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#107998 • California • LCSW

Education

BA - Psychology, California State University Long Beach MSW - Adulthood and Ageing, California State University Long Beach

Samuel Munoz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #107998 (exp May 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Samuel Munoz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Samuel is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Samuel’s California license number is 107998, 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.

Samuel Munoz has been practicing therapy for 4 years. Samuel’s education and training include BA - Psychology, California State University Long Beach; MSW - Adulthood and Ageing, California State University Long Beach. Over that time, Samuel has worked closely with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Latine Community.

Samuel Munoz works with BIPOC, Black community, Parents, Immigrants, and Latine Community and specializes in Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Self-Harm, Stress, and Substance Use. These are the areas where Samuel spends most of their clinical time. Samuel also sees families together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Samuel is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Samuel Munoz draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Couples [Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT)], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Harm Reduction, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Samuel’s style is exploratory, mindful, and empowering. In Samuel’s words: “My ability to connect with clients at each step of the treatment process has helped them achieve successful outcomes, symptom stabilization, and self-determination.”

Samuel Munoz (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish.

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