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.
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), 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, Internal Family Systems
TX LPC 102096
FL LMHC MH16113
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Helen is amazing and listens so thoroughly. She is actively helping me discover myself again
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Helen for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
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