Marisol Cruz

LPC, LCPC

Indiana

Bilingual counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC, LCPC

License

LCPC, Illinois / 180013345; LMHC, Indiana / 39004033A; LPC, Colorado / LPC.0022096

NPI

1699449629

Experience

5 years

Languages

English, Spanish

Location

Indiana

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Bilingual English Spanish
   • Goal oriented
   • Practical coping skills

   About Marisol

   Marisol Cruz is a bilingual counselor who works in English and Spanish. She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and has five years as a mental health counselor plus many years as a school counselor before that. She focuses on practical help for day-to-day problems and short-term goals.

   Her sessions are built around what the client needs most that day. Conversations usually begin with what's on the client’s mind, then shift to one main goal for the session. Marisol uses clear steps and collaboration rather than long lectures or rigid plans.

   She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with depression, and navigate relationship and intimacy issues. She also supports people facing addiction, workplace stress, parenting concerns, and questions about life purpose. ADHD, self-esteem, and trauma-related concerns are also within her practice focus.

   Marisol combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing with mindfulness and supportive techniques. That blend is used to build skills, identify patterns, and find small changes that add up. Sessions emphasize doable steps clients can try between meetings.

   People who prefer straightforward guidance and a compassionate listener often find her style helpful. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and set concrete goals. Marisol works with adults seeking practical strategies and a partner in making change.

2. How these approaches translate to online therapy

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on the client's own reasons for change. In sessions the therapist asks open questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own motivation for trying something different. This approach is useful for goals like addressing substance use, making lifestyle shifts, or committing to new routines.
   
   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, trying different behaviors, and practicing small homework tasks between meetings. This is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills.
   
   Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to manage stress and reactivity. It can involve short breathing exercises, noticing body sensations, and learning to pause before reacting. These tools help with anger, impulsivity, and everyday stress.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set priorities and adjust techniques as progress is made.
   
   Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, skip travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It also allows continuity when circumstances change, while keeping the focus on practical steps and measurable goals.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Attachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMood disordersSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

   Experience

   5+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois, Indiana, Colorado

   Languages

   English, Spanish

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, parenting concerns, and related life changes.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Sessions start with what matters most that day and move toward one clear goal. She uses collaborative, practical approaches with empathy and straightforward guidance.

   How much clinical experience does she have?

   She has five years as a mental health counselor and many additional years of experience working as a school counselor before that.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Indiana.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.

   What session formats are available?

   Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

   How does billing and cost work?

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

   How do I begin working with this therapist?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's 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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