Therapist profile
Maria Gimenez-Cruz, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW16383
- NPI1497122451
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Maria
Maria Gimenez-Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and sleep disturbance. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She helps people who are coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and trauma-related concerns.
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on identifying strengths and teaching skills that can be used between sessions. Conversations center on clear problem-solving, emotion awareness, and building age-appropriate coping strategies for everyday situations.
Maria uses evidence-informed methods to guide her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Client-Centered Therapy supports a respectful, person-focused process that follows the client’s pace.
Mindfulness techniques and Narrative Therapy help people notice patterns, reframe difficult stories, and reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing can be part of the work when someone wants help clarifying goals and finding internal motivation to change habits.
Clients can expect straightforward goal-setting and practical tools to manage moments of intense anger or ongoing irritability. The therapist emphasizes steady, collaborative problem-solving rather than quick fixes. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Maria often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns in thought and behavior, try small experiments, and learn practical strategies for managing anger and anxiety. CBT focuses on concrete steps someone can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve problem-solving.She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following the client’s lead. This helps build a collaborative working relationship where goals and pacing are set together. Mindfulness practices are used to increase awareness of bodily sensations and early signs of tension so moments of irritability can be noticed sooner.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options with each person and adjust methods based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide which tools to try first and how to measure progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online offerings before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so practical skill-building continues between meetings.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She works with anger that shows up as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactivity tied to stress or trauma.
What is her therapeutic approach style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach drawing on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach skills and problem-solve together.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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