Marisol Cruz , LPC, LCPC

Marisol Cruz is a bilingual counselor who meets with clients in both English and Spanish. She holds LPC and LCPC credentials, which indicate she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. After more than two decades working as a school counselor and over five years practicing as a mental health counselor, she brings a blend of educational and clinical experience to her work.

Marisol focuses on helping adults with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem and life coaching, substance use issues, and other common mental health challenges. Her practice also addresses ADHD, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, family and parenting challenges, anger, stress, career transitions, and questions around life purpose and self-love. She works with problems that include attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, communication and control issues, impulsivity, infidelity, and workplace concerns.

Sessions begin with an open check-in to surface what matters most in the moment, then move toward a clear, goal-focused plan for the session. Her style is empathetic and compassionate, aimed at creating a non-judgmental environment where clients can express themselves and work toward practical steps and measurable progress. Marisol integrates evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-informed techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Marisol Cruz

Marisol draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and awareness skills that support stress management, emotional regulation, and coping with life changes. Motivational Interviewing is employed to help clients explore their values and strengthen motivation for change, particularly when addressing addictions or ambivalence about goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Marisol works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She partners with clients to set priorities, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Marisol is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, and those in different locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and access therapists and licensed professionals from where clients are most comfortable.