Therapist profile
Monica Cruz, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Louisiana / 10398
- NPI1164658191
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationLouisiana
About
- Anger management skills
- Attachment work
- CBT and DBT tools
About Monica
Monica Cruz is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Louisiana with 16 years of experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and anger. Monica also supports people facing trauma, bipolar disorder, grief, parenting challenges, ADHD, and a range of intimacy and identity concerns.
She favors clear, practical work in sessions. Monica listens and helps people set realistic goals. She and the client break larger changes into small steps to try between meetings. That can include skills practice, thought work, or experimenting with new ways of communicating.
Monica uses approaches drawn from attachment-focused thinking, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and the Gottman Method. She combines these tools to address patterns of interaction, intense feelings, or persistent thoughts that get in the way of day-to-day life. Sessions often include skill building for emotion regulation and exercises to improve how people relate to others.
Her background includes long-term work with diverse cultural backgrounds and with clients facing complex life events. Monica emphasizes steady, problem-focused sessions and practical strategies rather than long theoretical treatments. She helps people prioritize which changes to try first and measures progress in concrete ways.
To begin people are invited to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting. Monica notes that payment structures vary by location and that ongoing work uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How attachment, CBT, and DBT inform online sessions
Monica draws on attachment-based ideas that look at how relationships shape reactions. This approach helps people spot patterns formed long ago and try new ways of connecting in current relationships. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT, which focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT gives concrete strategies for challenging unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety over time. Dialectical behavior therapy or DBT supplies skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can include short exercises for grounding, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when strong feelings arise. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Monica will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That planning happens together and can be adjusted as progress is tracked. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful for fitting therapy into work or family schedules, for shorter check-ins, or when meeting face-to-face is difficult. Discussing practical arrangements during the first meeting helps make sessions realistic and manageable for everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered listening plus methods from attachment work, CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method to build practical skills and communication strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices there.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and ongoing sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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