- Anger and emotion regulation
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Attachment-informed work
About Monica
Monica Cruz is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, addiction, anger, and related concerns. Monica works with issues across mood, identity, intimacy, and life transitions.
She focuses on listening, problem solving, and clear goal-setting. Sessions are practical and stepwise. Monica and a client map out specific, manageable steps and then work on putting those steps into practice.
Her approach draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior tools, and elements of the Gottman Method. That mix is used to address patterns in relationships, emotional regulation, and day-to-day coping skills.
Monica emphasizes gradual progress through small, achievable changes. She helps people recognize unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and practice new ways of relating to others. Work may include communication skills, boundary-setting, emotion regulation, and planning for change.
Her background includes long-term practice with varied populations and complex issues. Monica frames therapy as a collaborative process where clients set the pace. To start, she asks questions about current concerns and goals, then develops a plan that fits the person’s life and priorities.
How her approaches fit into online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can use this lens to address trust, closeness, and patterns that show up in partnerships and friendships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and problem-solving in daily life. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Monica will discuss what feels most useful, try methods in session, and adjust based on the client’s goals and feedback. She aims to set clear, manageable steps and to teach skills people can use between sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a workday, avoid travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats require less bandwidth or allow shorter check-ins, which can be useful on busy days. Monica uses her clinical approaches to make online sessions practical and focused on real-life changes.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. She listens, helps set manageable steps, and uses techniques from CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with a range of issues and cultural backgrounds.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.