Maricruz Garcia, LMHC

Maricruz Garcia is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who supports people feeling overwhelmed by trauma, difficult relationships, grief, anxiety or depression. She works with those struggling with sleep disruption, low confidence, self-judgment, and the ways emotional pain can affect relationships, career progress, or body image. Maricruz helps clients who are ready to make changes and build a life with more joy, purpose, and self-compassion.

She focuses on reducing distress while teaching practical skills that last beyond individual sessions. Maricruz uses evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), tailoring techniques to each person’s needs. She also offers an affirming perspective on weight and wellbeing, emphasizing that people can learn to be healthy and feel good at any size.

Others have described her as nonjudgmental, supportive, and cheerful. Her work has helped people return to school, earn promotions, and shift how they view their future. Maricruz provides therapy in English and Spanish, and she invites prospective clients to contact her to set up a free consultation and begin the process of change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Maricruz commonly uses acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and may draw on motivational interviewing when appropriate. ACT helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life. It can be useful for grief, anxiety, and ongoing stress. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety and to improve coping skills. Motivational interviewing supports clients who are ambivalent about change by exploring their reasons and building internal motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maricruz collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy feels tailored and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy schedule or to access care from home. Working with licensed professionals in these formats can make therapy more accessible while preserving the collaborative, skill-building work that helps people move forward.