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Marisol Cruz, LPC, LCPC
Indiana
Licensed counselor - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Marisol
Marisol Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Indiana with five years of experience as a mental health counselor. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, parenting and substance use. Sessions start by checking in on immediate worries and then focus on a concrete goal for the session.
Before her clinical practice she spent many years working as a school counselor, and she draws on that background when helping people manage life transitions and role changes. She uses clear steps in sessions so problems feel more manageable and choices are easier to see.
Her approach emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try small experiments, and use present-moment awareness to reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change and strengthen personal reasons for making different choices.
Sessions are structured around the client’s goals. At the start of a meeting she invites a brief check-in, then focuses on a single target for work that day. Clients can expect practical strategies, short exercises to try between sessions, and regular review of progress.
She also supports people dealing with attachment concerns, caregiver stress, communication and workplace difficulties. Marisol aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on what to try next.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Marisol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and then try concrete alternatives. CBT sessions online can focus on setting small experiments, practicing new skills, and reviewing results in the next appointment.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple awareness and grounding practices that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness work online often consists of short guided exercises and then reflection on how those practices fit into daily routines. Motivational Interviewing appears when someone is weighing change; it focuses on listening, exploring ambivalence, and clarifying personal reasons to move forward.
Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Marisol will discuss the client’s goals and preferences and adapt the mix of CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing as needed. The aim is practical: figure out what to try next and measure small wins together.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online options are available before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, allow short check-ins when needed, and avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits help therapy fit into daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, substance use, ADHD, and related concerns such as guilt, impulsivity, and workplace problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, develop alternative responses, and test small behavioral experiments between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has five years as a mental health counselor and many prior years as a school counselor, which she draws on when addressing life transitions and role changes.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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