Lisa Cruz

LPC

Texas

Compassionate, goal-focused care

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Texas / 80703

NPI

1619547510

Experience

3 years

Languages

English

Location

Texas

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1. • Goal oriented
   • Skill building
   • Collaborative

   About Lisa

   Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mood concerns. She speaks plain, direct language and aims to make sessions feel useful from the start. Lisa invites people to set clear goals and work at a pace that fits their life.

   Lisa has a master's degree in psychology and about three years of clinical experience. Her background includes counseling college students and working at a community mental health center. Those roles gave her exposure to a range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including mood swings, anger, psychosis, and trauma-related reactions.

   In sessions she draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she listens first, then collaborates on practical steps. Expect to practice skills for coping with strong emotions and to set small, achievable goals between meetings.

   Lisa emphasizes building coping skills and moving toward a more manageable daily life. She also works on issues like grief, addictions, identity concerns, isolation, and questions about life purpose. Therapy includes checking what’s working and adjusting plans when needed.

   Her approach is straightforward and goal-oriented, while keeping the client's voice central. People who want clear tools, short-term goals, and a calm, listening presence may find this approach helpful.

2. How approaches like motivational interviewing and CBT work online

   Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing on personal reasons and goals. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and small steps to build motivation for positive choices.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's perspective and priorities. The therapist listens with acceptance and helps the person clarify what matters, which can be useful for identity concerns, loneliness, or grief.
   
   CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises and between-session practice that fit into daily routines.
   
   Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time based on what helps.
   
   If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions and practice exercises so they fit into everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   EmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobia

   Therapeutic approaches

   Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   3+ years

   Listed in

   Texas

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Lisa help with?

   She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood features, and addiction-related concerns, along with grief, anger, and career stress.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with skills-based approaches such as CBT and solution-focused plans.

   What experience does she bring?

   She has about three years of clinical experience, including work with college students and at a community mental health center.

   What are her credentials and location?

   She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

   Which languages are supported?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Confirm current session options before booking to learn the exact formats offered for sessions with this therapist.

   How does costing work?

   Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working together?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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