Lisa Cruz, LPC

Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and works to make sessions practical and focused. Lisa aims to help people build coping skills they can use day to day.

She brings three years of counseling experience and a master's degree in psychology. That work has included college counseling and time at a community mental health center. These roles gave hands-on experience with depression, mood swings, anger, psychosis, and other mental health symptoms.

Lisa prefers an adaptable approach in sessions. She blends client-centered conversations with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work. Sessions often focus on clear goals, short-term strategies, and steps people can try between meetings.

Practical skill building is central to her work. She helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns, practice grounded attention, and develop routines that reduce overwhelm. Lisa also supports people coping with grief, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and shifts in life or career.

People who feel stuck, lonely, or drained by shame and guilt may find her approach useful. She commonly assists those facing trauma, bipolar mood challenges, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. Her style tends to be straightforward, calm, and goal-oriented.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on listening, respect, and helping the person set their own goals. It is useful when someone needs a calm space to make sense of feelings and decide what to try next.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

Mindfulness therapy trains attention to the present moment and gentle awareness of emotions. It can reduce repetitive worry and help with stress and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. Plans can change as progress is made, and techniques are adjusted to what feels most helpful.

If you want online care, confirm the specific session formats before booking. This profile does not list formats, so please ask about video, phone, or messaging options when you schedule. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, allow quieter surroundings, and support more consistent check-ins.