Maricruz Valdez, LPC

Maricruz Valdez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who combines formal training and practical experience to support individuals, couples, and families. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling in December 2010 from Angelo State University, and she has worked with school-age children, adolescents, adults, and couples in both individual and group therapy settings.

Her work centers on helping people improve their lifestyles and find greater meaning in daily life. She draws on person-centered methods alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies, and she integrates biblical perspectives when it is relevant to a client’s goals and values. She aims to foster hope, perseverance, and personal growth while treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Maricruz tailors her approach to the unique needs of every client, adapting methods to address stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and anger issues, self-esteem challenges, compassion fatigue, and other areas of focus. She welcomes those ready to take a step toward change and supports clients as they work toward clearer direction and healthier patterns in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Maricruz Valdez

Maricruz Valdez uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client’s perspective guides the work - this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and helping people explore their own values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially effective for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and relationship patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps clients clarify their motivations and build commitment to change by exploring ambivalence in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Maricruz works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions offer flexibility - clients can meet by video call, talk by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging depending on what works best for their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to access consistent care from licensed professionals while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.