- Client-centered
- Problem focused
- Skill building
About Lisa
Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life changes. She speaks plainly and keeps sessions practical so parents and busy adults can focus on what matters now.
She uses a mix of counseling approaches to match each person’s needs. Sessions often include problem-solving, goal-setting, and skill building. Lisa aims to help people reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day coping rather than promising quick fixes.
Lisa completed a master’s degree in psychology and has three years of counseling experience. Her background includes work with college students and at a community mental health center, where she saw a range of concerns from depression and anxiety to mood swings and trauma-related symptoms.
Her practice draws on client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused techniques. That means clients get space to tell their story, help identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, and concrete steps to try between sessions.
People who work with Lisa typically focus on building coping skills, managing strong emotions, and finding practical ways to move forward. She encourages small, manageable steps so changes can fit into everyday life. If you want straightforward help with mood, stress, or adjusting to change, she invites you to consider a first session.
Background and approach include attention to grief, addiction concerns, identity and LGBT issues, career stress, compassion fatigue, and struggles with guilt, shame, or loneliness. Lisa emphasizes collaborative planning and steady skill-building over time.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience, giving them space to tell their story while the therapist reflects and helps clarify goals. This approach is useful for people who need empathy and a steady, nonjudgmental space to think through problems.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving. It works well for anxiety, depression, mood swings, and social anxiety by teaching concrete skills to change patterns that cause distress.
Mindfulness therapy helps people notice the present moment and reduce getting swept up in strong emotions. Simple practices can support better emotion regulation and fewer automatic reactions to stressors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lisa will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She may combine approaches and adjust them as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins on stressful days, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them try tools in real life between meetings and bring those experiences back for discussion.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Lisa works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and career strain. She also addresses loneliness, guilt and shame, life purpose, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of counseling experience that includes work with college students and time at a community mental health center.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.