Monica Cruz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Louisiana therapists accepting new clients
Patricia Green-MetzLCSW · 30 years experienceADHD · Anger management · Coping with life changesWork with Patricia
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About Monica
Greetings! If you are reading this then you have taken the first step towards creating your new and improved self. This is often very difficult and I commend you on your courage and resolve. The road to self-improvement is often a lifelong journey and many people run into difficulties of all sorts along the way. Do not be discouraged! You are not alone. My goal is to give you supportive help and solutions to the best of my ability. I am committed to listening to your personal situation and assisting you with formulating and implementing goals for you to achieve incremental improvement. Let’s start by me telling you a little about myself.
I am currently an LCSW with 11 years of experience helping a diverse range of people from many different cultural backgrounds. People have always described me as a good listener and problem solver. While working together I can assure you I will never judge. We are all in this together! People would also call me driven and compassionate. I am devoted to working with you to elevate your well-being and overall quality of life. I specialize in Behavioral Therapy utilizing a wide array of interventions and treatment plans. Together we will formulate a personalized plan for you and discuss the steps needed for you to enact that plan in portions that are manageable to you and your situation. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you!
What Monica helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
How Monica works
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “She is absolutely amazing and understanding!”
- “I’ve been working with Monica for a while now, and I honestly couldn’t ask for a better support system. Through all the twists and turns life has thrown my way, both personally and professionally, she’s been there with steady guidance and genuine care.<br /> She’s incredible at what she does, and I truly would recommend her to anyone. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover how I feel for the work that she does!”
- “Monica has really helped me realize the elements in my life which are non-negotiable, meditation being one of them. Monica is a great listener, she has given wonderful insight and have helped me connect the dots in my life.”
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- “Monica is absolutely amazing, She has my full trust and makes the space super safe. she is just an all adound amazing person.”
- “I appreciate Ms. Cruz's sincerity, empathy, evidence-based approach, and use of a variety of resources. Each single session makes a tremendous difference in my life.”
- “She’s awesome!”
- “Monica has been amazing to work with. She is caring, supportive, and has a wealth of good advice every time I have a call with her. It is an amazing feeling to realize you have someone else in your corner.”
- “Monica is so caring. I truly look forward to being able to talk to her. She is very calm and understanding, with that I feel comfortable expressing myself fully. I will always be thankful for the positive impact she has had on my mental health.”
- “Excellent experience, has really helped me”
- “Highly recommend”
- “Monica saved me. I was a mess when we first started meeting, she has watched me grow over the past year or so and I love hearing “I’m so proud of you” from her. Monica is the best.”
- “She’s great! Easy to open up to on many different issues.”
- “Monica is incredible. She really takes time to listen and truly advocates for her clients. Non-judgmental and creates a safe atmosphere for her clients. Highly recommend!”
- “She helps me feel validated in my trauma and offers ways to help my outlook and daily tasks.”
- “Monica is an ally while being firm. She’s a mix of understanding and also challenging, and encourages me to grow emotionally. She’s able to be objective while also making me feel like she relates to my struggles, and I owe so much growth to her help.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.