Marisol Cruz

Marisol Cruz is a bilingual counselor who speaks English and Spanish. She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and has worked as a mental health counselor for five years. Before that, she spent many years as a school counselor, and she draws on both roles in her work today. She helps adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, substance use, ADHD, and related challenges.

Her sessions begin with a brief check-in about what is on a client's mind. From there she and the client set a clear goal for the meeting and focus on practical steps to move forward. She uses everyday language and specific strategies so clients can try things between visits. The therapist aims to listen with compassion and without judgment.

Marisol combines mindfulness practices with cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational interviewing to support change. Mindfulness exercises help people notice stressful thoughts and calm physical reactions. Cognitive-behavioral techniques look at patterns of thinking and behavior to create small, achievable changes. Motivational interviewing helps clarify what someone really wants and builds motivation to act on goals.

She also brings experience addressing family and caregiver stress, communication problems, impulse control, forgiveness, and workplace issues. Sessions are organized around the client’s current priorities and what is most helpful in day-to-day life. Marisol encourages clients to set realistic steps and to track progress between visits.

Clients can expect direct, practical guidance and a steady focus on immediate needs and longer-term goals. She works with people who want both coaching-style support and clinical counseling to manage mood, relationships, and life transitions.

How online sessions use mindfulness and practical skills

Marisol draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and body sensations without immediately reacting. Mindfulness practices are brief exercises that can reduce reactivity and increase focus on what matters most in daily life.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, which looks at how thoughts and actions feed emotions. CBT breaks problems into smaller steps and teaches simple skills to change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck - it uses questions and reflections to strengthen personal reasons for change and create a clear plan.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has worked before. Together they try strategies and adjust the plan so it fits the client’s life and priorities.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can guide clients through brief mindfulness exercises, behavioral experiments, and goal-setting homework that fit into everyday routines.