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Cynthia Anyanwu

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

12 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Cynthia

I’m a bilingual, Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in supporting adults (21+) navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, grief and loss, life transitions, and women’s issues. My training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and grief counseling, though I often use a Solution-Focused approach to help clients achieve their goals. I believe there’s no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy—collaboration and trust are essential to meaningful growth and lasting change.

I believe there’s no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy—collaboration and trust are essential to meaningful growth and lasting change.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Holistic
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Parents
  • Immigrants
  • Students

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 reading, watching TV series, and spending time with my family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#61364 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Cynthia Anyanwu, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #61364 (exp December 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

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

Cynthia Anyanwu is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Cynthia is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Cynthia’s California license number is 61364, 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.

Cynthia Anyanwu has been practicing therapy for 12 years. Cynthia’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California. Over that time, Cynthia has worked closely with Parents, Immigrants, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Cynthia is part of that group.

Cynthia Anyanwu works with Parents, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Cynthia spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Cynthia is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Cynthia Anyanwu draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Cynthia’s style is action-oriented, direct, engaging, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Cynthia’s words: “I believe there’s no “one-size-fits-all” in therapy—collaboration and trust are essential to meaningful growth and lasting change.”

Cynthia Anyanwu (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Cynthia identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

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