Lisa Cruz, LPC

Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and grief. She speaks English and draws on several practical approaches to help clients build coping skills and move forward. Her style aims to be straightforward and focused on daily life needs. She has three years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in psychology. Lisa has provided counseling at a community mental health center and has worked with college students, which gave her exposure to a range of life-stage concerns. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets realistic goals. Lisa favors an adaptable approach in sessions. She commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts. She also uses client-centered practices to create an open space where people can set the agenda. Mindfulness and solution-focused methods are part of her toolbox, too. Mindfulness practices can help reduce reactivity and lower anxiety. Solution-focused conversations steer attention to small, achievable steps that make daily life easier. Clients can expect direct skill-building and plain language explanations during appointments. Lisa emphasizes practical tools for coping with mood disorders, trauma-related symptoms, relationship stress, and issues like shame, isolation, or career uncertainty. The work is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.

Approaches that translate well to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and reactions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and social anxiety by teaching concrete skills and homework practices.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation. That approach helps people feel heard while they set their own goals and decide what matters most in therapy.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. That may mean starting with problem-focused CBT techniques, then adding mindfulness or solution-focused steps based on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and practicing exercises together. Phone can fit shorter check-ins or times with lower bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework prompts, or when a client prefers writing to speaking. These options aim to make consistent care more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.