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Monica Cruz

LA LCSW 10398

Credentials

LA LCSW 10398

NPI Number

1164658191

Location

Louisiana

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

16 years experience

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About Monica Cruz

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!

Licenses

LCSW

10398

Professional experience

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

Additional Focus Areas

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

Clinical Approaches

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

Languages

English

14 Reviews

“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.”

“Great experience. Very knowledgeable.”

“She makes me feel so comfortable to be open with her, she is helping me change my life and i love her for it!”

“I look forward to my weekly video call with Monica. She has given me tools to help me in all my situations and I hope I can continue to see her weekly”

“Monica is lovely. She has helped me through some major life pivot points and I will continue to keep using her as my therapist and will continue to keep recommending her to anyone that asks. I have had several therapists throughout my life and I have found my person with Monica. She is a guiding light in the darkest of times.”

“Monica is great! I feel like she’s very honest about what we do that’s healthy and what we need to work. The tools she’s provided for us to improve have been super helpful!”

“Ive had the most incredible experience with Monica. From the first session I felt heard and understood. Her ability to actively listen, ask insightful questions, and provide compassionate guidance has been truly a gift in my healing.<br /> <br /> Monica has a remarkable gift for creating a safe space, allowing me to fully express my emotions. <br /> <br /> I cannot recommend Monica enough seeking a therapist who will truly listen and help you grow to your best potential self. She is truly a treasure in the field of mental health.”

“Extremely helpful after just 3 visits!”

“She is great and really listens.”

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