Monica Cruz , LCSW

Monica Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 16 years of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She brings a practical, solution-focused approach grounded in behavioral therapy while tailoring interventions to each person's circumstances and cultural background.

Others have described her as a good listener and a problem solver, and she approaches each conversation without judgment. Monica emphasizes collaborative goal-setting, helping clients break larger objectives into manageable steps and implementing plans that feel achievable in daily life. Her work centers on creating measurable, incremental improvement while honoring each client’s pace and priorities.

Monica is committed to attentive, compassionate care and to helping people elevate their overall well-being. As an LCSW - a social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy - she uses a variety of evidence-informed techniques and treatment plans to address immediate concerns and long-term growth. She looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to explore change and build skills that support lasting progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in close relationships. It explores how early and ongoing attachment experiences shape expectations, trust, and emotional responses, and helps people address issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, and relationship difficulties through reflective work and reparative strategies.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and the therapist's genuine, nonjudgmental presence. It creates space for clients to explore their values and emotions at their own pace, supporting self-esteem, personal insight, and decisions about life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, stress, and other concerns. CBT offers practical skills for managing symptoms, developing healthier routines, and testing new ways of thinking in everyday situations.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Monica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and a licensed professional will adjust the plan over time as progress is assessed.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options expand access for people who live far from office-based services or who need more frequent, brief check-ins alongside regular sessions.