Therapist profile
Marisol Cruz, LPC, LCPC
Indiana
Licensed counselor - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLPC, LCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180013345; LMHC, Indiana / 39004033A; LPC, Colorado / LPC.0022096
- NPI1699449629
- Experience5 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationIndiana
About
- CBT focus
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivational interviewing
About Marisol
Marisol Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois with five years of practice as a mental health counselor. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She works with adults on issues including anxiety, depression, anger, relationship concerns, parenting and substance use. Sessions begin with what is on a client's mind, then focus on a main goal to address in that meeting.
Before moving into clinical counseling, she spent many years as a school counselor, which shaped her way of talking with people and helping them sort practical problems. That background is part of how she frames conversations about family stress, communication breakdowns, and workplace strain. She brings experience with ADHD, self-esteem, life changes, and caregiver stress.
Her session style is straightforward and goal-focused. Early meetings typically clarify what someone wants to change and set short-term steps to try between sessions. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior, Motivational Interviewing to strengthen commitment to change, and mindfulness techniques to manage intense feelings.
Clients can expect conversations that move from what matters today to an achievable next step. She addresses issues such as impulsivity, guilt and shame, forgiveness, intimacy-related concerns, and substance use with practical strategies. Her work also covers career and life-purpose questions alongside mood and coping skills.
Marisol supports people in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Because session formats are not specified here, prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking. The site process asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Marisol uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and stress, then tests practical changes to reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practices are taught as short exercises to calm the body and increase awareness of triggers. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify a person's goals and strengthen their commitment to follow through on changes.Deciding which approach to prioritize is a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then recommend which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as progress and obstacles become clearer, with the client guiding the pace and focus.
Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also makes it possible to continue work with a therapist while living in a different state or country. Sessions aim to integrate practical tools into everyday routines rather than promise quick fixes.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Indiana, Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She works with adults on anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, impulsivity and guilt. Sessions can address snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, and built-up resentment.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She begins by asking what is on a client's mind, then sets a main goal for the session and works toward practical steps. The focus is on clear short-term actions clients can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years as a mental health counselor and many prior years as a school counselor. That school counseling background informs her conversational, problem-solving style.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials: CO LPC and IL LCPC. She practices with a base in Indiana.
Which languages does she offer sessions in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on where the client is located.
How do I get started booking a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session through the site process.
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