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Jorge Cruz

Therapist · Florida

Jorge Cruz

LMHC

Practical, respectful therapy for life stressors

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  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and DBT approaches
  • Focus on everyday skills

About Jorge

Jorge Cruz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He uses a direct, supportive style to help people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career concerns. He emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental care and believes clients bring important knowledge about their own lives.

Jorge combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In sessions he listens first, then helps people name patterns and try small, practical changes. He frames therapy as a collaboration rather than a lecture, and adapts the conversation to each person's needs.

His background includes five years working in mental health settings where he focused on substance use, trauma, and mood concerns. That experience shaped a practical approach that blends talk with hands-on skills for managing strong emotions and cravings. He avoids stigmatizing labels and centers each person's goals.

People come to Jorge for a range of issues such as relationships, parenting strain, grief, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, and burnout. He also supports people facing big life transitions and career-related stress. Sessions often include goal setting, problem solving, and skills practice to support daily functioning.

Jorge invites clients to explore both the causes of their struggles and concrete steps forward. He emphasizes small changes that build toward lasting improvements. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and follow the site's process to match and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

How client-centered and skills-based work translates to online care

Jorge uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide his online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people speak about what matters most. It helps with building insight, self-esteem, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical exercises to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jorge treats this as a collaborative process and will talk with clients about which methods feel most helpful. Together they set goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences.

The therapist's original profile did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and client-centered exercises to remote sessions so clients can work on coping strategies, emotional regulation, and everyday routines even when meeting from different locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He works with many concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, ADHD, career concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapy style and approach?

His style is supportive and interactive. He uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to blend listening, skills practice, and practical goal work.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of experience working in mental health settings focused on substance use, trauma, mood concerns, and related issues.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are online, phone, or in person.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with this therapist?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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