Lisa Cruz, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Lisa

Lisa Cruz is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns among other issues. She speaks plain, practical language and aims to make sessions feel straightforward and useful. Lisa draws on a range of methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood swings, and life transitions.

Her style centers on listening first, then helping clients set clear, realistic goals. She holds a master's degree in psychology and has three years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

That work has included counseling college students and roles at a community mental health center. Lisa blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive-behavioral tools and solution-focused techniques. She uses what fits the person and the problem rather than following one fixed method.

In sessions she helps people build practical coping skills for day-to-day life. This can include working on low mood, worry, anger, or patterns that keep recurring. She also addresses issues such as grief, addiction concerns, identity questions, and career stress.

The emphasis is on small, workable steps that lead to progress. Lisa pays attention to feelings like emptiness, guilt, shame, and isolation, and she supports people exploring life purpose and forgiveness. She also has experience with trauma-related symptoms and post-traumatic stress.

The approach is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs. Therapy with Lisa can use conversation, structured exercises, and brief skills practice between sessions. She aims to help people notice change and keep building on it over time.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and supported while they figure out next steps and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions influence mood and behavior and uses clear exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood difficulties. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods to see what fits. That plan is adjusted together based on what helps most and what feels manageable for the client.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy families and parents. Video calls recreate a face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions and live chat provide flexibility when schedules are tight. Text-based messaging and brief check-ins can support skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to use skills in real-life moments.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lisa help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, anger, and career stress, among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining client-centered listening with CBT tools and solution-focused steps to meet practical goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Lisa has three years of clinical experience, including counseling college students and work at a community mental health center.

What credentials and location information should I know?

She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, with TX LPC 80703 and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently taking international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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

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Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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