Jorge Cruz

Solution-focused counselor blending skills and empathy

LMHC Florida

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jorge

Jorge Cruz is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who centers his work on practical, evidence-informed strategies such as cognitive behavioral therapy while drawing on client-centered and dialectical skills to match each person’s needs.

Background and approach

He frames therapy as a collaborative process that helps people understand patterns driving stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, and other concerns, then builds concrete steps toward change. Jorge emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental care and adapts conversations and plans to the individual circumstances presented.

With five years of professional experience in Florida, he brings focused support for a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and family difficulties, eating and sleeping problems, anger, addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and challenges tied to life transitions.

His style balances supportive listening with active, skills-based interventions so clients can explore their stories while developing practical tools for coping and growth. Jorge approaches each person as the expert on their life and works to help them clarify underlying causes while creating sustainable solutions.

He encourages clients’ resilience and offers guidance aimed at improving daily functioning, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Jorge uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for reducing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and difficulties with substance use. He also draws on client-centered principles which prioritize empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the exploration of their concerns while the therapist offers validation and guidance.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is treated as a collaborative process. Jorge works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to interventions, adjusting methods over time so the work fits the client’s needs rather than imposing a single technique from the outset.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access consistent care from Florida without commuting, letting clients practice skills between sessions and check in in ways that match their daily life and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Jorge works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family problems, grief, eating and sleeping concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic approaches inform sessions?

He uses a mix of client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) techniques to combine supportive listening with practical skill building.

How much experience does the therapist have?

He has five years of professional experience working in mental health and addictions counseling and applies evidence-informed practices to treatment.

What are the therapist's credentials and location?

Jorge is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with licence FL LMHC MH22062.

In which language can I work with this therapist and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for appointments?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for beginning work with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English