- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and trauma
- LGBT identity support
About Robert
Robert Cruz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with six years of experience helping people work through depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. He focuses on practical support for stress, panic, grief, and relationship shifts. Robert also works with LGBT clients on questions of identity and sexuality and addresses issues like attachment, shame, and divorce.
In sessions he listens for what matters most in daily life. He helps people name their immediate worries, notice patterns that keep problems repeating, and try small changes that can make routines feel more manageable. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at finding actions that fit the person’s life.
Robert pays attention to cultural background and the particular pressures faced by people of color and LGBT clients. He draws on techniques from evidence-based therapeutic approaches to help with anxiety, trauma responses, and grief reactions. Those methods are used in ways that fit each person’s story rather than as a fixed script.
When people are unsure about purpose after a job loss, separation, or other change, he focuses on clarifying values and next steps rather than promising a quick solution. Sessions can include talking through difficult memories, practicing ways to reduce panic, or planning steps toward goals that matter to the client.
He works in English and practices in Virginia. Before booking, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to see if his style fits their needs.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Robert uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety and trauma in practical ways. Cognitive-based methods focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce worry and panic. Trauma-informed strategies pay attention to how past events affect current feelings and teach skills to manage strong reactions while processing difficult memories.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean starting with skills to reduce panic, then moving to deeper work on attachment or grief as trust builds between therapist and client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit appointments into a workday, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when needed. Robert will discuss scheduling and format details during the matching and intake steps so sessions can be arranged to suit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, along with related issues such as attachment, shame, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
His style is collaborative and action oriented; he helps people name what feels stuck, try small behavioral changes, and clarify next steps tied to their values.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience as a practicing therapist working with mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity concerns.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia and sees clients based in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; he practices with clients located in Virginia.
How are sessions arranged and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.