Marisol Cruz, LPC, LCPC

Marisol Cruz is a bilingual therapist who speaks both English and Spanish and combines extensive school counseling experience with clinical mental health work. She spent 24 years working as a school counselor and has practiced as a mental health counselor for over five years, offering focused support to adults facing common life challenges. Marisol holds the credentials LPC and LCPC - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - which reflect her formal training and clinical qualifications.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, parenting and caregiving stress, addiction, self-esteem and intimacy-related challenges. She also supports clients working through trauma and abuse, career transitions, anger and impulsivity, and questions about life purpose and forgiveness. Sessions center on the client and their immediate priorities; conversations typically begin by checking in about what is on the client’s mind and then move toward the specific goal for the session.

Marisol blends cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to help clients build coping skills and make practical changes. Her style is empathetic and nonjudgmental, designed to create a respectful space where adults can explore concerns, set goals, and work collaboratively toward meaningful progress.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Marisol Cruz uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies to change behaviors and mood; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, which can be helpful for stress, trauma symptoms, and everyday coping. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused style that aims to strengthen a person’s own motivation for change and is frequently used when addressing addictions, ambivalence, or behavior change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marisol works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques as progress is made. The plan evolves based on what is most helpful for the client.

Online therapy with Marisol is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing flexibility for busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or clients who live far from office-based services. These options make it easier to maintain consistent sessions and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life while working with a licensed professional.