Lisa Cruz

Compassionate, practical support for life’s challenges

LPC Texas

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Lisa

Lisa Cruz is a licensed professional counselor practicing in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a mix of therapeutic styles to tailor sessions to each person’s needs, guiding clients toward clearer coping strategies, healthier thinking patterns, and practical steps for moving forward. With three years of clinical experience that includes work in a community mental health center and counseling college students, Lisa blends client-centered listening with structured interventions when appropriate.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to address depression, bipolar symptoms, grief, addiction concerns, and relationship difficulties, while also attending to issues like guilt, shame, loneliness, and life purpose. Sessions emphasize collaboration and skill-building so clients leave with tools they can use between meetings.

Lisa aims to support individuals as they clarify goals, reduce distress, and take actionable steps toward a more balanced daily life.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Lisa commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods in virtual work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, mood symptoms, and social anxiety. Client-centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance to help clients explore feelings and build self-directed goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjust techniques as therapy progresses so care aligns with what feels most helpful for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow people to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work while relocating within Texas, or choose the communication style that best supports their comfort and consistency in care.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lisa commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, and related areas such as emptiness, guilt, shame, and isolation.

What therapeutic approach does she use in sessions?

Her style is integrative, combining client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to match each person’s goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has three years of professional experience that includes work at a community mental health center and counseling college students.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas with licence details listed as TX LPC 80703.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for working together?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

EmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPost-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English