Liliana Cruz, LPC

Liliana Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with seven years of experience supporting people through anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, family challenges, and self-esteem concerns. She combines a client-centered stance with practical, evidence-informed techniques so each person receives an approach suited to their goals and situation. Her work often explores patterns, beliefs, and relational dynamics that can keep people feeling stuck, and she helps clients identify concrete tools and new perspectives that support meaningful change.

She draws from cognitive behavioral methods alongside acceptance-based and mindfulness-informed strategies to tailor interventions to each client. Sessions emphasize collaboration - she partners with clients to set priorities, try skills in real life, and adjust the plan as needed. Liliana aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen and begin shifting toward greater balance and wellbeing.

As an LPC, Liliana holds professional licensure that reflects her clinical training and supervised experience. She offers therapy to people navigating a range of life transitions and relational concerns, and she works with clients to develop sustainable coping skills and clearer paths forward.

Approaches and Online Care for Flexible Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance keeps life constrained. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues because it emphasizes practical skill building. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and collaboration to support growth and stronger self-understanding.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Liliana works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call or phone allow meetings from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide options for shorter check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care and to practice skills between sessions, supporting steady progress in day-to-day life.