Dr. Valentina Munoz

Dr. Valentina Munoz, psychologist, is a clinical psychologist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for treating anxiety and stress-related issues in adults. She earned her PhD in clinical and research psychology from Université de Montréal, Canada, in 2005.

With extensive experience in private practice, Dr. Munoz provides psychotherapy and offers workshops for both the general public and mental health professionals. Her work focuses on anxiety disorders, burnout prevention, resilience, and stress management.

Dr. Munoz spent 10 years at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where she treated individuals with severe anxiety disorders and complex co-occurring issues, while also supervising PhD psychology interns. She has also served for many years as an external resource for the Canadian Armed Forces, supporting veterans coping with PTSD.

Valentina Munoz is a licensed member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec and is fluent in French, English, and Spanish.

Area of interest

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Anxiety Disorders, Stress, Resilience, Burnout, Psychotherapy, Teaching/Trainings/Continuing education, Clinical Supervision

Website

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vmunozpsychology/

Publications

• MUNOZ, V., Zacchia, C. (2022). L’anxiété à tout âge. Le Médecin du Québec. pp. 23-27
• Zacchia, C., & MUNOZ, V., (2012). Les nouveautés dans le traitement des troubles de l’anxiété. Le Médecin du Québec. pp. 39-45
• MUNOZ, V., Stravynski A. (2010) Social phobia and sexual problems: A comparison of social phobic, sexually dysfunctional and normal individuals. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49,. 53-66.
• MUNOZ, V. & Stravynski, A. (2004). Affiche pour le Colloque des Troubles Anxieux. Le fonctionnement sexuel des phobiques sociaux comparé aux dysfonctionnels sexuels et aux normaux. Montréal: Canada.
• Baker, R. K., Poulin-Dubois, D., & MUNOZ, V. (2002). Oral presentation (Par R. K. Baker) au Symposium International Conference on Infant Studies. Infants’ association between type of motion onset and object kinds. Toronto: Canada.
• Baker, R. K., Poulin-Dubois, D., & MUNOZ, V. (2001). Conference of Cognitive Development Society. Of children and self-starting strollers: Infants’ understanding of the association between animacy and self-propulsion. Virginia: USA.

Membership

• Ordre des Psychologues du Québec
• Association des Psychologues du Québec