Maricruz Garcia

Compassionate, skill-focused care for life transitions

LMHC New York

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English, Spanish

About Maricruz

Maricruz Garcia is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, stress, grief, or addictive patterns and who are ready to pursue change.

Background and approach

Garcia uses practical, evidence-informed methods to reduce acute symptoms while teaching skills that support long-term wellbeing. Her work often centers on improving self-esteem, coping with life transitions, addressing workplace concerns, and navigating relationship or mood-related challenges.

She integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and acceptance-based strategies to build resilience and clarify values. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients seeking culturally attuned care.

Garcia describes her approach as warm and nonjudgmental, aiming to help clients cultivate self-compassion, purpose, and healthier daily habits. People who wish to address career goals, manage anger, or work through grief can expect a collaborative process that emphasizes practical tools and personal growth.

Therapeutic approaches and online access

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to shift them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems with self-esteem by breaking down issues into manageable steps and testing new ways of thinking.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by practicing acceptance of difficult emotions while taking value-driven action. This approach can be useful for those coping with grief, life changes, or chronic patterns that interfere with meaningful living.

Finding the right approach is explored collaboratively. The therapist will work with clients to match methods to individual goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring, adjusting techniques as needed over time.

Online therapy in this practice is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide scheduling flexibility and easier access from home or work. These formats allow continuity of care for people with busy schedules or limited ability to travel, and they make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward personal goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Maricruz address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and career challenges, plus related mood and workplace issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends practical skill building with acceptance-based work, delivered in a warm, nonjudgmental, and collaborative manner aimed at both symptom relief and lasting change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience supporting people through life transitions, mood concerns, and behavioral change efforts.

What credentials and location apply to this therapist?

She is an LMHC licensed in New York with license number NY LMHC 008114 and practices from New York.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to serve bilingual clients in their preferred language.

What session formats does she offer?

Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to client preference.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Mood disordersMulticultural concernsWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish