My name is Marisol Cruz, and I am bilingual in English and Spanish. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I have 24 years of experience working as a school counselor with children from kindergarten through 12th grade. I have worked with students with various diagnoses. My main objective in working with students is to help them by supporting and guiding them so they can carry on a daily routine in school and any environment.
A partnership is developed, whereby children and adolescents are actively involved in helping to create personal growth and development in their lives. I work with families (not family counseling) helping them to create an environment that will establish routines at home so that the changes can be implemented and the children and adolescents feel a sense of support and accountability. I offer wraparound services to help families with the resources they need to live productive lives.
Also, I provide services for adults with mild/ moderate depression, anxiety, relational support, life coaching, and more. Sessions will focus on the clients and their immediate needs. At the start of the sessions, we will discuss anything on their mind then concentrate on the main goal of the therapy session and work together towards meeting expectations. The therapeutic process will be empathetic, and compassionate, and the client should feel safe to express themselves in a non-judgmental environment.
Specialty:
Behavior
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Clinical approaches:
CBT
Client Center Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Years of experience: 4
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing
IN LMHC 39004033A
IL LCPC 180013345
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Marisol Cruz listens and ask the questions that opens my understanding to where I am in the scenario. I love the suggestions and materials she gives to support my values.
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Marisol is very down to earth, and I became comfortable confiding in her very quickly. She has given me a lot of great tools to help my on my mental health journey and has been excellent to work with
Written on Nov 11, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Marisol has been super helpful. She listens to everything & always makes sure to take time on each thing that I’ve mentioned. She’s super kind & makes sures to explain everything. I was scared to start therapy but I actually look forward to our next session.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I just started doing therapy and was matched perfectly with Marisol Cruz on the first try of the app finding me a therapist!! I really appreciate how she listens to me and gives me tips, mini meditation podcast and articles, And YouTube channels that is very convenient and quick for me and my lifestyle! She listens to you and gives tips and suggestions for whatever you are dealing or going through with and in your life. And for this being my first time being in therapy(I was a little scared and hesitant)she really helps me adjust to it very well!! We had a couple of breakthroughs just in the second session alright, and I only been in therapy for only 3 weeks!! So I am very pleased with her services and definitely will recommend her and betterhelp app to friends and family.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Marisol was great! Very professional and very knowledgeable! I would recommend her every time!
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
So far I am happy with the services.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Marisol for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, coping with life changes, and adhd