Licensed clinical social worker recordLouisiana
Monica Cruz, LCSW
Louisiana
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 10398
- NPI
- 1164658191
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
These details come from information Monica supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment-based work
- CBT and DBT skills
- Gottman informed practice
About Monica
Monica Cruz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, mood issues including bipolar disorder and depression, and addictions. She also addresses concerns related to LGBT issues, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and ADHD.
Monica focuses on practical problem solving in sessions. She listens, helps clarify goals, and breaks larger tasks into manageable steps. Sessions move at a steady pace so people can try small changes between meetings and report back on what worked.
Her work draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and the Gottman Method for relationship work. She uses these approaches to build skills for emotional regulation, communication, and coping with strong reactions. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is tracked.
Monica pays attention to life context like work, family roles, finances, and community pressures. She helps people set realistic priorities and practical routines that fit daily life. The emphasis is on clear steps and regular review rather than vague goals.
People who prefer straightforward, goal-oriented sessions tend to fit her style. She invites clients to co-create plans and test changes between appointments. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Monica’s approaches translate to remote sessions
Monica draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered practice, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Attachment-based approaches look at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and help people try new ways of relating. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting concerns back, and letting the client guide the priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Monica will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will recommend methods that fit those needs. That decision is collaborative and can change over time as goals shift or new challenges appear.
The practical upside of working remotely is fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when those are needed and reduce time lost to commuting. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or other formats are supported.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma concerns. She also supports people with mood disorders, addictions, grief, intimacy and parenting strains.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, problem-solving approach that breaks goals into manageable steps. Sessions focus on skill building and reviewing what works between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience in clinical practice working with a wide range of concerns and cultural backgrounds.
Is she a licensed clinician in my state?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Louisiana as listed in her profile.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers