Jorge Munoz-Bustamante

Jorge Munoz-Bustamante, LCSW, is a seasoned Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep-rooted career in psychotherapy. His journey in the mental health field began in 1978, and he has been licensed to practice in Florida since 1982. Over the years, Munoz-Bustamante has gained extensive experience working in diverse settings, including private practice, schools, group practices, and psychiatric departments in private hospitals.

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Munoz-Bustamante is a proponent of evidence-based practices, having found significant value in the programs at the Albert Ellis Institute and the Beck Institute. His therapeutic approach is grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, emphasizing the role of beliefs and interpretations in emotional and behavioral outcomes. He advocates that psychological disturbances arise not from adverse events themselves but from the interpretations of these events. His treatment philosophy involves identifying, challenging, and replacing dysfunctional core beliefs with more functional alternatives, a process he meticulously integrates into his therapy sessions.

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He holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida, received in 1978, following his undergraduate studies at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama. Munoz-Bustamante is also bilingual, offering services in both English and Spanish, which allows him to cater to a diverse clientele.

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With over 18 years of experience in clinical social work, Munoz-Bustamante's practice embodies a commitment to mental health and well-being, focusing on delivering personalized and effective psychotherapeutic interventions​​​​​​. For more information, you can visit his official website.