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Monica Cruz, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship Concerns
See online therapy options- CBT informed methods
- Attachment focus
- Skills-based work
About Monica
Monica Cruz is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Louisiana with 16 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions. She works with a broad range of issues including grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and career stress, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and Monica does not accept international clients at this time.
Monica uses practical, behavior-focused methods to help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She emphasizes clear goals and small, doable steps. In sessions she listens, outlines options, and helps people try different ways of responding to difficult situations.
Her background blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with attachment-informed and client-centered ideas. She also uses skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and relationship work influenced by the Gottman Method. This mix is used to address mood symptoms, relationship strain, and problems with emotion regulation.
Monica frames change as a series of specific tasks rather than vague promises. She helps people break larger goals into manageable pieces and track progress over time. The focus is on what to try next and how to practice new responses between sessions.
Practical matters are handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary by location. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online therapy options.
How Monica Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Monica draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT breaks problems into small, measurable steps and focuses on practical techniques for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. This helps when interpersonal trust, abandonment, or commitment issues come up. In addition she uses Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the client's perspective and priorities, letting the client's goals guide planning.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Monica figures out the best fit collaboratively, adjusting techniques based on the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying concrete skills, reviewing what worked, and changing the plan when needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a week - for example a quicker check-in during a lunch break, or a session without needing extra travel time. It can also allow sessions that focus on practicing skills between meetings, and flexible scheduling to match everyday routines.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as grief, intimacy, and self-esteem.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and behavior-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with attachment-informed and client-centered techniques to set clear goals and practice new responses.
How much experience does she have?
She holds an LCSW and has 16 years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and provides services listed from that location.
In which languages does she offer sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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