Helen Cruz, LMHC
About me
My name is Helen Cruz. I speak both English and Spanish. I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from UCF and a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in Sarasota. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, client-centered, and motivational interviewing. I have experience working with individuals struggling with negative self-talk, low self-esteem, mood instability, substance use, challenging irrational beliefs, anxiety, history of trauma, and identity development.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Languages
License information
FL LMHC MH16113
Reviews
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Very helpful and caring :)
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Helen for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Helen is exactly who and what I need as a therapist, she listens to me, understands me, and provides me with resources to assist my needs. She has been able to help me in ways I never thought could be possible. I am becoming the person I hoped to become and I cannot thank her enough!
Written on Oct 30, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Helen is a nice therapist who listen with attention and empathy and she offers great resources to help you process your feelings and thoughts. Thank you so much for your help.
Written on Aug 24, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I’ve only had a couple of sessions with Helen but I can already see improvement and how she has helped me to become more mindful. I would strongly recommend her.
Written on Jul 12, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
She has a very practical sense on how to work through the situations!
Written on Jul 11, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Helen is amazing, she helped me open doors that I was to afraid to open. She makes every session insightful because of her wisdom.
Written on Jun 11, 2021 after therapy with Helen for 5 days on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes