- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Lisa
Lisa Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and challenges such as addiction, relationship strain, grief, and career transitions. She also addresses feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
Lisa uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques. That means conversations focus on what matters now, identifying patterns of thought and behavior, and setting small steps that can change day-to-day functioning.
Before her current practice she counseled college students and worked at a community mental health center in Texas. That background shaped her familiarity with a range of difficulties, from mood swings and depression to more complex trauma-related symptoms. Her schooling includes a master’s degree in psychology, and she holds the LPC credential used in Texas.
Sessions emphasize building coping skills and concrete tools. People commonly work on managing anxiety, handling anger, improving relationships, and planning next steps after major life changes. Lisa also takes time to address feelings like shame, loneliness, and purposelessness when they come up.
Appointments are practical and goal oriented. The work tends to be collaborative - identifying what the person wants to change, trying approaches in session, and checking what works. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How her approaches translate to online work
Lisa often uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on active listening and helping a person identify what matters to them; it supports talking through feelings and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, or change unhelpful reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work together with clients to decide which methods fit best based on goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful in early sessions. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting techniques as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday break or sessions without needing to travel. It can also allow sessions to continue across moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, client-centered conversation, and solution-focused steps to remote sessions, keeping the emphasis on practical skills and steady progress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and career concerns, and related issues like emptiness and life purpose.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods to clarify goals and try small, practical steps toward change.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of experience and has worked with college students and at a community mental health center in Texas.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices out of that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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