- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Lisa
Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and anger. She also helps with trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, career questions, and issues around self-esteem and life purpose.
Lisa uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies. Sessions often include learning specific coping skills and trying small behavior changes between meetings.
Her background includes a master's degree in psychology and roles counseling college students and people at a community mental health center. That experience informed her approach to common concerns like mood swings, feeling isolated, or carrying long-term resentment.
In a typical meeting Lisa talks through what is happening now, identifies one or two manageable goals, and tests small steps toward those goals. She uses mindfulness tools for stress and CBT techniques to spot patterns that fuel anger or depression. Motivational Interviewing can appear in conversations where making a change feels uncertain.
People who prefer clear, practical guidance may find her style helpful. Lisa focuses on building coping skills so clients can better handle daily strain, reduce outbursts, and work through the resentments that affect important relationships. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person feels heard and can set their own goals; online sessions can still use this approach for discussing anger, grief, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practices specific skills to change them, which works well for tackling anger patterns or anxiety. Mindfulness therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress in the moment.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on goals, current problems, and what feels most useful. Sessions often start with one or two clear goals and test practical steps between meetings to see what helps.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, quieter routines, or caregiving responsibilities. Others prefer shorter check-ins or phone conversations when a full video session is difficult. The emphasis is on making therapy fit everyday life while using client-centered, CBT, or mindfulness tools in the meeting.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and related issues.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to match what the person needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and a master's degree in psychology.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats does she provide?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.