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Maricruz Garcia

Maricruz Garcia

LMHC

New York

Collaborative counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, New York / 008114
Experience
8 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
New York

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    • Results oriented
    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Values based work

    About Maricruz

    Maricruz Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She meets people where they are and supports those who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She also helps with low self-esteem, anger, addictions, career questions, and relationship concerns.

    Her work focuses on reducing immediate symptoms while teaching practical skills for the long term. She uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change unhelpful thoughts and build values-based habits. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she supports people who want to find the drive to change.

    She pays attention to workplace issues, mood disorders, and multicultural concerns when those matters come up in sessions. Conversations are intended to be collaborative and nonjudgmental, so clients can speak honestly about setbacks and progress. Maricruz aims to help people notice what matters and take small, steady steps toward it.

    Sessions often include concrete tools you can use between meetings, like short behavior experiments and simple mindfulness exercises. She also takes a pragmatic approach to body image and weight, helping people pursue health and wellbeing without focusing only on numbers.

    People who prefer a warm, cheerful style may find her easy to work with. To begin, follow the site process to match with her and schedule a first appointment.

  2. How her approaches work in online sessions

    Maricruz often draws on Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy during sessions. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s own reasons for change and works well for decisions about habits or addictions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck on them while choosing actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks down problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and uses practical steps to shift unhelpful patterns.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will listen to your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. The plan can change as you learn what helps and what doesn’t, so the process stays collaborative and flexible.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Many clients find online work easier to fit into a busy schedule, since appointments can be planned around work or family commitments. Online sessions can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between meetings while still using practical exercises and behavior steps discussed in session.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficulties

    Additional focus areas

    Mood disordersMulticultural concernsWorkplace issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    8+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, anger, addictions, relationship and career concerns. She also focuses on mood disorders, multicultural concerns, and workplace issues when relevant.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, with a practical focus on skills people can use day to day. Sessions mix conversation with concrete exercises and short between-session tasks.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has eight years of experience working with adults in clinical settings and private practice environments.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She is a New York licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC, and practices out of New York.

    Which languages are available for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can international clients work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How does pricing and billing work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What should I do to get started?

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

  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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